Denticle herring [Apsilus dentatus]
Description
The Denticle herring, also known as Apsilus dentatus, is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Pristigasteridae. It is found in the western central Atlantic: Bahamas and northern Gulf of Mexico to Brazil. This species is characterized by its elongated body, silvery color, and well-developed teeth. It usually lives in shallow coastal waters and river mouths.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
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| Family |
Snappers
Lutjanidae
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| Genus |
Apsilus
Apsilus
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