Kuhliidae
Kuhliidae (flagtail; subclass Actinopterygii, order Perciformes) A small family of often silvery fish that have large eyes and a distinct notch between the two dorsal fins. The forked tail fin may show oblique black bands (‘flagtail’). There are about 12 species, found in the Indo-Pacific region, some in fresh water.
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