Genus Limnichthys

A genus of sand-burrowing fishes with two species found in Australia.

Key to Australian species of Limnichthys

1a. Lateral band strongly or moderately developed; at least some dorsal saddles reaching lateral band ......... ...................................... Limnichthys fasciatus
1b. Lateral band weakly developed or absent; dorsal saddles not reaching lateral band (if present at all) .................................. Limnichthys nitidus