Species
There are currently 14 recognized species in this genus:
- Porichthys analis (Darkedge midshipman)
- Porichthys bathoiketes
- Porichthys ephippiatus (Saddle midshipman)
- Porichthys greenei (Greene's midshipman)
- Porichthys kymosemeum
- Porichthys margaritatus (Daisy midshipman)
- Porichthys mimeticus (Mimetic midshipman)
- Porichthys myriaster (Specklefin midshipman)
- Porichthys notatus (Plainfin midshipman)
- Porichthys oculellus (Smalleye midshipman)
- Porichthys oculofrenum
- Porichthys pauciradiatus
- Porichthys plectrodon (Atlantic midshipman)
- Porichthys porosissimus
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