Cataetyx Gunther, 1887
Rather elongate body. Opercular spine strong. Vomerine teeth in a
triangular patch. Anterior gill arch with 3 developed rakers. Pelvic fins with 1 ray in each. Caudal fin joined to dorsal and anal fins. Scales present on head.
In all tropical and temperate seas from the continental shelf to abyssal depths. Viviparous.
Species about 10; in Clofnam area 2.
Species of this genus in the program:
Cataetyx alleni
Cataetyx laticeps