👉 Glyptina is a genus of marine fish in the family Cyprinidae, belonging to the order Cypriniformes and the family Cyprinidae. They are known for their distinctive black scales and large eyes, which are used for hunting and camouflage. The species includes several subspecies, including the common gylptina, the red-glyptina, and the black-glyptina. Glyptina is also an important part of the food chain