''Lepidion'' is a genus of
morid cod
The Moridae are a family of cod-like fishes, known as codlings, hakelings, and moras.
Morids are marine fishes found throughout the world, and may be found at depths to , although most prefer shallower waters. In appearance, they greatly resemb ...
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Species
The currently recognized species in this genus are:Lepidion eques
The morid cod, largeye lepidion, or North Atlantic codling (''Lepidion eques'') is a species of fish in the family Moridae. The Catalog of Fishes considers it a Synonym (taxonomy), synonym of ''Lepidion lepidion''.
Name
The specific name ''Equit ...
'' ( Günther, 1887) (North Atlantic codling)
* '' Lepidion guentheri'' (Giglioli Giglioli () is an Italian surname derived from either Giglio Island, Tuscany, or the medieval masculine name Giglio/Gilio. Notable persons with the name include:
* Enrico Hillyer Giglioli (1845–1909), Italian zoologist and anthropologist
* Giuli ...
, 1880)
* '' Lepidion inosimae'' ( Günther, 1887) (morid cod)
* '' Lepidion lepidion'' ( A. Risso, 1810) (Mediterranean codling)
* '' Lepidion microcephalus'' Cowper, 1956 (small-headed cod)
* '' Lepidion natalensis'' Gilchrist, 1922
* '' Lepidion schmidti'' Svetovidov ( ru), 1936 (Schmidt's cod)
References
Moridae
Ray-finned fish genera
Marine fish genera
Taxa named by William Swainson
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