Biology:Setipinna

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Short description: Genus of ray-finned fishes

Setipinna
Setipinna taty.jpg
Setipinna taty
Scientific classification e
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Clupeiformes
Family: Engraulidae
Subfamily: Coiliinae
Genus: Setipinna
Swainson, 1839

Setipinna, the hairfin anchovies, is a genus of anchovies. These fish derive their name from the long, filamentous extension of the pectoral fins that is found in most species. It currently contains eight recognized species.

Species

  • Setipinna breviceps (Cantor, 1849) (Shorthead hairfin anchovy)
  • Setipinna brevifilis (Valenciennes, 1848) (Short-finned hairfin anchovy)
  • Setipinna melanochir (Bleeker, 1849) (Dusky Hairfin anchovy)
  • Setipinna paxtoni Wongratana, 1987 (Humpback hairfin anchovy)[1]
  • Setipinna phasa (F. Hamilton, 1822) (Gangetic hairfin anchovy)
  • Setipinna taty (Valenciennes, 1848) (Scaly hairfin anchovy)
  • Setipinna tenuifilis (Valenciennes, 1848) (Common hairfin anchovy)
  • Setipinna wheeleri Wongratana, 1983 (Burma hairfin anchovy)

References

Wikidata ☰ Q1851074 entry