Codlet


Codlets are a family, Bregmacerotidae, of cod-like fishes, containing the single genus Bregmaceros found in tropical and subtropical waters throughout the world. They are very small fishes and even the largest, B. lanceolatus, reaches only in length.

Etymology

Their scientific name is from Greek bregma meaning the top of the head, and keras meaning "horn"; this refers to their occipital ray.

Fossil record

Fossils of Bregmaceros are found from the Eocene to the Quaternary. They are known from various localities in Europe, North America and South America.

Species

Currently, 14 species in this genus are recognized: