Albula is an ancient genus of fish belonging to the family Albulidae. Members of this genus inhabit warm coastal waters worldwide.
This genus contains many of the species popularly referred to as bonefish, which are vital components of both subsistence fisheries and sport fishing industries worldwide; this, in conjunction with destruction of breeding habitat, has led to population declines in many species.
Below is some images of example specimens along with some pages describing the species.
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Albuliformes
Family: Albulidae
Subfamily: Albulinae
Family: Albulidae
Genus: Albula
Species: Albula oweni
Scientific name: Albula oweni (Owen,1845)
Locality: Swale, Isle of Sheppey
Photo from NHM, Links below
Permanent URL for this version of the record data:
https://data.nhm.ac.uk/object/608842e5-80af-498e-a9a1-1fb5875837d8/1727136000000
Permanent URL for the most up to date record data:
https://data.nhm.ac.uk/object/608842e5-80af-498e-a9a1-1fb5875837d8
Pages from: A revision of the Elopiform Fishes, fossil and recent
By: Forey, Peter L
Date of Publication: 21/12/1973
Original Publication: Bulletin of the British Museum (Natural History). Geology. Supplement
Image taken from Tony Mitchell's Database with Tony Mitchell's help and permission.
Acknowledgments:
Thank you very much Tony Mitchell for allowing usage of an image on this page.
References:
https://data.nhm.ac.uk/object/608842e5-80af-498e-a9a1-1fb5875837d8/1727136000000
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albula_(fish) - description of genus
https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/41373203
Further Reading:
https://londonclayfossils.com/ray-finned-fish-selection/albuliformes/albula-oweni/