Odax is a genus of marine ray-finned fish, commonly known as weed whitings from the family Odacidae which are native to the Pacific waters of New Zealand.
Species There are currently two recognized species in this genus: Odax cyanoallix Ayling & Paxton, 1983 (Bluefinned butterfish) Odax pullus (J. R. Forster, 1801) (Butterfish)
In addition to these, the Australian herring cale has frequently been placed in this genus.Australian Museum: Herring cale, Odax cyanomelas. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
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