Gigantura indica

Giganturidae, Telescope Fishes. Source: FAO 2002.
Giganturidae, Telescope Fishes.
Source: FAO 2002.
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
GiganturidaeGigantura indicaBrauer1901Largefin Telescopefish

Gigantura indica

Unique Characteristics: Pectoral fin rays 36-42. Anal fin rays 11-14. Caudal peduncle depth less than 4% of SL (McEachran and Fechhelm 1998).

Similar Species: None

Reference:

McEachran and J.D. Fechhelm. 1998. Fishes of the Gulf of Mexico. Volume 1; Myxiniformes to Gasterosteiformes. 1st edition. University of Texas Press, Austin, TX. 1120 pp.