Holtbyrnia sp.

Platytroctidae, Tubeshoulders. Source: FAO 2002.
Platytroctidae, Tubeshoulders. Source: FAO 2002.
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
PlatytroctidaeHoltbyrnia sp.Parr1937Tubeshoulder sp.

Holtbyrnia sp.

Unique Characteristics: Body shallow to deep, moderately compressed to round in cross-section, upper and lower keels shallow or absent; predorsal margin more than 1 scale wide. Maxilla ending behind eye. Dentary without a gap in teeth or ligament; vomerine teeth closely spaced. Premaxillary tusks present Lateral scales smaller, usually more than 55. Cleithral symphysis normal, not a spine. Pelvic-fin rays usually 8 or 9 (usually 9). One-third or more of dorsal fin in advance of anal-fin origin.

Similar Species: None