Harpadon


Harpadon is a genus of bony fishes in the lizardfish family. The most famous member of this genus is the Bombay duck, H. nehereus, which is commercially fished to supply its use in Indian cuisine, especially in the area around Mumbai.

Species

Seven species are placed in this genus:Harpadon erythraeus Klausewitz, 1983Harpadon microchir Günther, 1878Harpadon mortenseni Hardenberg, 1933 Harpadon nehereus Harpadon nudus Ganga & J. P. Thomas, 2015 Harpadon squamosus Harpadon translucens Saville-Kent, 1889