Genus Chlopsis

Chlopsis Rafinesque, 1810

Body elongate, anus in advance of midpoint. Posterior nostrils opening outside confines of mouth. Vomerine teeth in 2 separate rows. Pectoral fins absent or very rudimentary and only adding a slight flap-like contour to upper edge of gill opening. 5 pores along side of lower jaw before mouth angle.

Species 3; in Clofnam area 1.

Recent revisions: Bohlke (1956), Robins and Robins (1967), Blache (1972).

Species of this genus in the program:
Chlopsis bicolor

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