Pteromylaeus Garman, 1913
Head relatively long and narrowing towards snout, which is a little pointed. Teeth tesselate, in 7 rows, the middle row broadest. Dorsal fin originating before level of pelvic fin tips; pectoral fins distinctly falcate, front margin (and finrays) interrupted under eye and not joining with lobe under snout (subrostral lobe).
See family for biology, etc.
Species 3; in Clofnam area 1.
Recent revisions: see family.
Species of this genus in the program:
Pteromylaeus bovinus