| Bleekeria | |
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| Bleekeria kallolepis | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Trachiniformes |
| Family: | Ammodytidae |
| Genus: | Bleekeria Günther, 1862 |
Bleekeria is a genus of sand lances native to the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean.
There are currently 6 recognized species in this genus:
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Chromis is a genus of fish in the family Pomacentridae. While the term damselfish describes a group of marine fish including more than one genus, most damselfish are in the genus Chromis. These fish are popular aquarium pets due to their small size, tolerance for poor water quality, and bright colors, though their lifespans tend to be shorter than other fish.
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Plectranthias is a genus of ray-finned fish in the subfamily Anthiinae, part of the family Serranidae, the groupers and sea basses. They are found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean.
Synodus is a genus of fish in the family Synodontidae found in Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean.
Cirrhilabrus is a genus of fish in the family Labridae native to reefs in the Indian and Pacific Ocean, commonly kept in aquaria.
Pseudochromis is a genus of fish in the family Pseudochromidae found in Indian and Pacific Ocean.
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Ammodytoides is a genus of sand lances native to the Indian and Pacific oceans.
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