Hiodon tergisus

Hiodon tergisus Lesueur, 1818 is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Hiodontidae (order Osteoglossiformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the mooneye.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Hiodon tergisus Lesueur, 1818 places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Osteoglossiformes, Hiodon tergisus exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a actinopterygii fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Hiodontidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Hiodontidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.