Larvae and juveniles of pempheridid fishes, Pempheris xanthoptera and P. japonica
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Larval developments of Pempheris xanthoptera and P. japonica were described on 31 (6.45–22.40 mm SL) and 5 (10.35–35.70 mm SL) specimens, respectively, with particular attention to cartilaginous development. Comparison between the two species indicated that P. xanthoptera was discriminated from P. japonica by the following key characters: two supracleithral spines (one in P. japonica); longer pectoral fin; shorter ventral fin; and absence of melanophore on mid-ventral part of lower jaw and anterolateral region of trunk, and web of ventral fin.
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Kohno, H. (1986). Larvae and juveniles of pempheridid fishes, Pempheris xanthoptera and P. japonica. Japanese Journal of Ichthyology , 33(2), 135-144. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02905841
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