Species
The recognized species in this genus are: [1]
- Scopelengys clarkei J. L. Butler & Ahlstrom, 1976
- Scopelengys tristis Alcock, 1890 (Pacific blackchin)
Alfred William Alcock, CIE was a British physician, naturalist, and carcinologist.
| Scopelengys | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Myctophiformes |
| Family: | Neoscopelidae |
| Genus: | Scopelengys Alcock, 1890 |
Scopelengys is a genus of blackchins.
The recognized species in this genus are: [1]
Alfred William Alcock, CIE was a British physician, naturalist, and carcinologist.
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