Taractichthys longipinnis

Taratichthys longipinnis
Bigscale Pomfret – Taratichthys longipinnis
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
BramidaeTaractichthys longipinnis(Lowe)1843Bigscale Pomfret

Taractichthys longipinnis

Unique Characters: Front lobes of dorsal and anal fins very high, sickle shaped. Caudal fin crescent shaped. Scales along at least part of the length of the rays, No modified sheath at base of median fins. Transverse precaudal grooves well developed. Lateral profile of body rounded; body deep, 48-58% standard length. Snout blunt. Pelvic fins short, 7-9% standard length.

Similar Species: None

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