Pinguipedidae The Family Pinguipedidae contains these Genera:
Kochichthys, Parapercis = Neopercis, Pinguipes,
Prolatilus. [eng]
Family Pinguipedidae Distribution: Atlantic side of South America and Africa, Indo-Pacific (as far down to
New Zealand, to Hawaii and off Chile). Pelvic fin insertion below or before pectoral
base. Truncate to deeply lunate caudal fin. Branched rays in caudal fin 13-15. Dorsal
fin with 4-5 spines and 19-26 soft rays. [eng]