Plesiopidae

noun

Distribution: Indo-West Pacific. Third branchiostegal ray extending farther posteriorly than adjacent rays resulting in a projection on the margin of the branchiostegal membrane (except in Calloplesiops); lateral line incomplete or disjunct. Maximum length about 20 cm. Elongate fishes with large mouths and large eyes. Feed on small crustaceans and fishes.

The family Plesiopidae belongs to the Class Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) and the Order Perciformes. It contains 11 genera and 38 species. It may be found in Marine environments and is primarily Marine. Some members of this family are used in the aquarium trade. Reproductively, most members of this family are guarders. The main mode of swimming of adult fish in this family is labriform. Etymology of this family name: Greek, plesios = near + Greek, pous = feet