Marshall Islands Whiptails and Breams (Nemipteridae)

Only two species of whiptails and breams are known from the Marshalls. Unless otherwise noted, sizes given are maximum sizes for the species listed in Fishbase, not necessarily the size of the figured specimen.


Scolopsis lineata


Scolopsis lineata juvenile

Pentapodus caninus

Pentapodus caninus juvenile

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