Pegasus (genus)
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Pegasus is a genus of pegasid
fish found in coastal tropical marine
waters. The name was taken from the winged horse Pegasus
in Greek mythology
. This horse was created with Medusa
´s blood.
Pegasidae
The seamoths are a family, the Pegasidae, of fish found in coastal tropical waters.They are distinguished by flattened bodies, the presence of large, wing-like, pectoral fins, and a body encased in thick, bony plates. Most species also have an elongated snout in front of their jaws...
fish found in coastal tropical marine
Marine (ocean)
Marine is an umbrella term. As an adjective it is usually applicable to things relating to the sea or ocean, such as marine biology, marine ecology and marine geology...
waters. The name was taken from the winged horse Pegasus
Pegasus
Pegasus is one of the best known fantastical as well as mythological creatures in Greek mythology. He is a winged divine horse, usually white in color. He was sired by Poseidon, in his role as horse-god, and foaled by the Gorgon Medusa. He was the brother of Chrysaor, born at a single birthing...
in Greek mythology
Greek mythology
Greek mythology is the body of myths and legends belonging to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. They were a part of religion in ancient Greece...
. This horse was created with Medusa
Medusa
In Greek mythology Medusa , " guardian, protectress") was a Gorgon, a chthonic monster, and a daughter of Phorcys and Ceto. The author Hyginus, interposes a generation and gives Medusa another chthonic pair as parents. Gazing directly upon her would turn onlookers to stone...
´s blood.
Species
The genus contains three species:- Sculptured seamoth, Pegasus lanciferPegasus lanciferThe Sculptured seamoth is a species of fish in the Pegasidae family....
Kaup, 1861 - Brick seamoth, Pegasus laternariusPegasus laternariusThe brick seamoth, Pegasus laternarius, is a species of fish in the Pegasidae family. It is found in China, Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand.-References:* Vincent, A. 1996. . Downloaded on 4 August 2007....
Cuvier, 1816 - Longtail seamoth, Pegasus volitansPegasus volitansThe longtail seamoth, Pegasus volitans. is a species of fish in the Pegasidae family. It is found in Australia, Bahrain, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mozambique, Myanmar, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Taiwan, Tanzania, and Thailand....
Linnaeus, 1758