Denticle herring

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Denticle herring
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Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Clupeiformes Family: Denticipitidae Genus: Denticeps Species: clupeoides
Binomial name
Denticeps clupeoides

The denticle herring (Denticeps clupeoides) is a small (15 cm) species of ray-finned fish found only in the rivers of Benin, Nigeria and Cameroon, related to the herrings, but notable for its large anal fin[?] and its array of denticles[?] under the head giving it almost a furry appearance. It is the sole living member of the family Denticipitidae.

Reference

• P. H. Greenwood[?], The osteology and relationships of the Denticipitidae, a family of Clupeomorph fishes (London: British Museum, 1968)

External link

• FishBase entry for denticle herring (http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.cfm?id=4527)