- Classification
- ACTINOPTERYGII
- PERCIFORMES
- GOBIESOCIDAE
- Barryichthys
Genus Barryichthys
Summary:
An undescribed genus endemic to southern Australia with unique features of
the adhesive disc, including elongate papillae in adhesive disc regions A and B, the reduction and/or loss of
several elements of the cephalic lateral line canals, the lower gill arch skeleton, and the neurocranium, and
by having two distinct types of pectoral-fin rays.
The genus is named for Barry Hutchins, in honour of his work on Australian clingfishes.
The genus is named for Barry Hutchins, in honour of his work on Australian clingfishes.
Author: Bray, D.J. 2019
Cite this page as:
Bray, D.J. 2019, Barryichthys in Fishes of Australia, accessed 25 Apr 2024, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/Home/genus/1789
References
Conway, K.W., Moore, G.I. & Summers, A.P. 2019. A new genus and two new species of miniature clingfishes from temperate southern Australia (Teleostei, Gobiesocidae). ZooKeys 864: 35–65. https://doi.org/10.3897/ zookeys.864.34521 Open access
Hutchins, J.B. 1991. Southern Australia’s enigmatic clingfishes. Australian Natural History 23: 626–633
Hutchins, J.B. 1994. Family Gobiesocidae. pp. 305-324, figs 269-289 in Gomon, M.F., Glover, C.J.M. & Kuiter, R.H. (eds). The Fishes of Australia's South Coast. Adelaide : State Printer 992 pp. 810 figs. (as Genus B)
Hutchins, J.B. 2008. Family Gobiesocidae. pp. 722-741 in Gomon. M.F., Bray, D.J. & Kuiter, R.H (eds) Fishes of Australia's Southern Coast. Sydney : Reed New Holland 928 pp. (as Genus B)