Protacanthopterygii

Protacanthopterygii
Ayu (Plecoglossus altivelis: Osmeriformes)
in Kawasaki (Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan)
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Clade: Euteleostei
Superorder: Protacanthopterygii
Orders

Argentiniformes
Esociformes
Galaxiiformes
Salmoniformes
Osmeriformes?
Stomiiformes?

Procanthopterygii is a superorder of teleost fishes.[1] These fish mostly live in temperate waters, and in the northern hemisphere. They may live in both fresh and salt water.

Best-known examples of this group are the salmon, trout, and pikes.

The main groups are:

References

  1. ↑ "Integrated Taxonomic Information System".
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