Taxonomy of Finfish (1+2)

3.3.2.3 Chirocentridae (Wolf-herrings)

• Very elongate, highly compressed fishes resembling the clupeidae but without scutes along belly
• Large canine teeth in both jaws
• A single dorsal fin set well behind midpoint of body; pectoral fins set low on body
• Pelvic fins about equidistant between pectoral base and anal origin
• Caudal fin deeply forked

Eg. Chirocentrus dorab

Similar Families

• Lack canine teeth.
• May have scutes along belly (Clupeidae).
• Dorsal fin more advanced (Engraulidae) or two dorsal fins and body rounded (Sphyraenidae).