Velifer hypselopterus

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Velifer
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Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Order:
Family:
Genus:
Velifer

Species:
V. hypselopterus
Binomial name
Velifer hypselopterus
Bleeker, 1879

Velifer hypselopterus, the sailfin velifer, is an Indo-Pacific velifer. This species grows to a length of 40 centimetres (16 in) TL. This species, like the other one in the family Veliferidae, is monotypic in its genus. It is of minor importance in commercial fisheries.

References[]

  1. ^ Williams, A. (2020). "Velifer hypselopterus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T123376458A123376558. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T123376458A123376558.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.


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