Acanthoplesiops is a genus of reef-dwelling fishes belonging to the family Plesiopidae. All species are very small, with the largest specimen recorded only reaching 27 mm standard length. They have several features which distinguish them from other plesiopids, the most obvious of which is the presence of one or two spines on the operculum.
There are currently 6 recognized species in this genus:
Acanthoplesiops is a genus of reef-dwelling fishes belonging to the family Plesiopidae. All species are very small, with the largest specimen recorded only reaching 27 mm standard length. They have several features which distinguish them from other plesiopids, the most obvious of which is the presence of one or two spines on the operculum.
Acanthoplesiops is een geslacht van straalvinnige vissen uit de familie van rifwachters of rondkoppen (Plesiopidae).[1] Het geslacht is voor het eerst wetenschappelijk beschreven in 1912 door Regan.
Acanthoplesiops is een geslacht van straalvinnige vissen uit de familie van rifwachters of rondkoppen (Plesiopidae). Het geslacht is voor het eerst wetenschappelijk beschreven in 1912 door Regan.
