genus Avocettina Jordan and Davis, 1892

(including Avocettinops Roule and Berlin, 1924, also Borodinula Whitley, 1931, Clofnam 76.3, and Suppl.: 354)

Description: Moderately elongate fishes with 177-216 lateral line pores and verte-brae. Upper jaw much longer than lower jaw; tips of jaws slightly expanded. Anterior nostril tubular in unripe specimens. Anus well posterior to pectoral fins. See family for biology, etc.