denticle herring

Denticle herring

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Scientific classification

Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Clupeiformes
Family:	Denticipitidae
Genus:	Denticeps
Species:	clupeoides

Binomial name

Denticeps clupeoides

The denticle herring (Denticeps clupeoides) is a small (15 cm) species of ray-finned fish found only in the rivers of Benin, Nigeria and Cameroon, related to the herrings, but notable for its large anal fin and its array of denticles under the head giving it almost a furry appearance. It is the sole living member of the family Denticipitidae.

Reference

P. H. Greenwood, The osteology and relationships of the Denticipitidae, a family of Clupeomorph fishes (London: British Museum, 1968)

External link

FishBase entry for denticle herring

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