Genypterus is a genus of cusk-eels.
Etymology Genypterus is derived from the Greek words genyos = face, jaw and pteron = wing, fin.
Species There are currently six recognized species in this genus: Genypterus blacodes (J. R. Forster, 1801) (Pink cusk-eel) Genypterus brasiliensis Regan, 1903 Genypterus capensis (A. Smith, 1847) (Kingklip) Genypterus chilensis (Guichenot, 1848) (Red cusk-eel) Genypterus maculatus (Tschudi, 1846) (Black cusk-eel) Genypterus tigerinus Klunzinger, 1872 (Rock ling)
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