Denticle herring
The denticle herring (Denticeps clupeoides) is a small, up to 15 cm (5.9 in) long, species of ray-finned fish found only in the rivers of Benin, Nigeria, and western Cameroon. It is related to the herrings, but notable for its large anal fin and its array of denticle-like scales under the head, which give it almost a furry appearance. It is the sole living member of the family Denticipitidae.
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| Family: | Denticipitidae Clausen, 1959 |
| Genus: | Denticeps Clausen, 1959 |
| Species: | D. clupeoides |
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| Denticeps clupeoides Clausen, 1959 | |
See also
References
- "Denticeps clupeoides". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 11 March 2006.
- P. H. Greenwood, The osteology and relationships of the Denticipitidae, a family of Clupeomorph fishes (London: British Museum, 1968)
- Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2011). "Denticeps clupeoides" in FishBase. June 2011 version.
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