Neobathyclupea argentea

Bathyclupeidae, Deepsea Herrings. Source: FAO 2002.
Bathyclupeidae, Deepsea Herrings.
Source: FAO 2002.
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
BathyclupeidaeNeobathyclupea argentea(Goode and Bean)1896Silver Deepsea Herring

Neobathyclupea argentea

Unique Characteristics: Dorsal profile horizontal.Eye very large, its diameter greater than snout length. Mouth large,oblique to almost vertical. Fin spines very weakly developed. A single short-based dorsal fin near middle of body and over middle of anal fin. Pelvic fins subjugular, anterior to level of pectoral-fin base, very short. Pectoral fins very large, reaching level of dorsal-fin origin, with 26-30 rays.

Similar Species: None