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Leiognathidae (Slimys, slipmouths, or ponyfishes)
鰏科 (Slimys, slipmouths, or ponyfishes) > Leiognathinae
Etymology: Leiognathus: Greek, leios = smooth + Greek, gnathos = jaw (Ref. 45335).
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