- Classification
- ACTINOPTERYGII
- GASTEROSTEIFORMES
- PEGASIDAE
- Eurypegasus
Genus Eurypegasus
Summary:
A genus of sea moths with two species. Eurypegasus differs from Pegasus, the other genus in the family, in having fewer tail rings, 8 rarely 9 (vs. 11 or more tail rings in Pegasus).
Eurypegasus draconis which is widespread in tropical waters of the Indo-West Pacific occurs in Australian waters.
Author: Dianne J. Bray
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Dianne J. Bray, Eurypegasus in Fishes of Australia, accessed 13 Sep 2024, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/Home/genus/523