Melanonus Günther, 1878
Diagnosis: anterior rays of dorsal fin longer than those following, produced into a lobe. Some jaw teeth longer than others, needle-like, not uniformely tiny. Colour: dark brown Size: to 28 cm, rarely more than 20 cm SL.
Habitat: meso- to bathypelagic. Food: no data. Reproduction: no data.
Distribution: most common in the south of the area. Elsewhere, worldwide in tropical to temperate seas.
Also see family.
Species 2; in Clofnam area 1.
Species of this genus in the program:
Melanonus zugmayeri