SPHYRNIDAE : Hammerheads

SPHYANIDAE : Hammerheads

    Anterior portion of head much flattened dorso-ventrally and widely expanded laterally in "hammer" form, with the eyes at its outer edges.
    Two dorsal fins, the first one is high and pointed.
    Dorsal fins without spine
    Teeth blade-like, with a single cusp.
    Precaudal pits present.

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