BUFFON'S RIVER-GARFISH

Zenarchopterus buffonis


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IUCN Red List Status: NOT EVALUATED

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Zenarchopterus buffonis (Valenciennes, 1847)

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Morphology: Dorsal spines (total): 0 - 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 0 - 0; Anal soft rays: 10 - 13. A prominent dark brown stripe along the midline of the snout. Upper jaw distinctly wider than long; width divided by length 1.05-1.35. Sixth anal fin ray of adult males much thickened and enlarged, not reaching base of caudal fin. Fourth to seventh dorsal rays of adult males slightly elongate.

Max size: 23 cm TL (male/unsexed; Ref. 7050)