3.3.9.5.1 Ephippidae (Spadefishes)

3.3.9.5.1 Ephippidae (Spadefishes)

  • Head short, its profile either steep or fairly convex
  • Pectoral fins rounded, small; pelvic fins thoracic, pointed with an axillary process
  • Anal fin with 3 spines

Eg. Ephipus orbis

 

Ephippidae (Spadefishes)

Similar Families

Drepanidae; Platacidae; Scatophagidae.

Drepanidae - Long and falcate pectoral fin; mouth protrusible strongly; dorsal fin spines shorter.

Platacidae, Scatophagidae - Refer Drepanidae.

Spaderfshes
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