Genus Stiphodon


Summary:
Stiphodon is from the Greek stifos (swarm, horde), and odon (toothed) in reference to the numerous, closely-packed teeth in the upper jaw.
Author: Dianne J. Bray

Cite this page as:
Dianne J. Bray, Stiphodon in Fishes of Australia, accessed 28 Mar 2024, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/Home/genus/1455

References


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Thuesen, P.A., Ebner, B.C., Larson, H.K., Keith, P., Silcock, R.M., Prince, J. & Russell, D.J. 2011. Amphidromy links a newly documented fish community of continental Australian streams, to oceanic islands of the west Pacific. PLoS ONE (Public Library of Science) 6(10): e26685 (11 pages) PDF