3.3.7.3 Harpadontidae (Bombay-duck)

3.3.7.3 Harpadontidae (Bombay-duck)

  • Dorsal fin followed by a conspicuous adipose fin
  • Pelvic fins very long
  • Laterals line extending into pointed median lobe of caudal fin

Eg. Harpadon nehereus

Harpadontidae (Bombay-duck)

Similar Families

Species of Synodontidae (Lizard fishes) have the lateral line confined to the body and not extending as a median lobe of caudal fin.

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