Ostorhinchus


Ostorhinchus is a genus of ray-finned fish in the family Apogonidae native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

Etymology

The etymology of the word Ostorhinchus is Greek, with Ostor- stemming from ὀστέον, and -rhinchus stemming from ῥῠ́γχος or ρύγχος, the meaning of which can be beak. The latter refers to the genus' advanced boned jaw.

Species

The 93 recognized species in this genus are: