dussumieri

Dussumieri is a genus of ray-finned fish in the family Dussumeriidae. The genus was established by the French naturalist and zoologist Georges Cuvier in 1816. Dussumieri are characterized by their elongated, laterally compressed bodies, and a single dorsal fin positioned far back on the body. They typically inhabit marine environments, often found in tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region. Species within this genus are known for their schooling behavior and are sometimes caught by fishermen, though they are not of significant commercial importance. The genus currently contains a small number of recognized species, with ongoing taxonomic research potentially leading to revisions. The name "dussumieri" honors the French naturalist Jean-Jacques Dussumier, who collected specimens of these fish.