Sagamichthys Explained

Sagamichthys is a genus of tubeshoulders. The generic name derives from Sagami Bay, Japan (home of Sagamichthys abei), and the Greek ἰχθύς (ichthys), "fish".^[1]

Species

There are currently three recognized species in this genus:

• Sagamichthys abei A. E. Parr, 1953 (Shining tubeshoulder)
• Sagamichthys gracilis Sazonov, 1978
• Sagamichthys schnakenbecki (Gerhard Krefft, 1953) (Schnakenbeck's searsid)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Order ALEPOCEPHALIFORMES (Slickheads). December 29, 2016.