Taxonomy of Finfish (1+2)

3.3.6.1 Chanidae (Milkfishes)

• No gular plate between arms of lower jaw; branchiostegal rays only four
• Mouth small, without teeth
• Dorsal fin at about midpoint of body
• Anal fin short and far behind dorsal fin base
• Scales small, lateral line present 

Eg. Chanos chanos

Similar Families

Clupeidae - Smaller; scutes present along belly; no lateral line/6 or 7 branchiostegal rays (only 4 in C. chanos).