VerilusVerilus is a genus of ray-finned fish in the family Malakichthyidae found in the Atlantic.SpeciesThere are currently 8 recognized species in this genus:Verilus atlanticus Verilus anomalus Verilus costai Schwarzhans, Mincarone & Villarins, 2020Verilus cynodon Verilus pacificus Verilus pseudomicrolepis Verilus sordidus Poey, 1860Verilus starnesi Yamanoue, 2016