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Article Category: Research Article
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Online Publication Date: 01 Dec 2001

Poecilopsetta dorsialta: A New Species of Poecilopsettidae (Pleuronectiformes) from the Pacific Ocean

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Page Range: 1081 – 1086
DOI: 10.1643/0045-8511(2001)001[1081:PDANSO]2.0.CO;2
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Abstract

A new species, Poecilopsetta dorsialta, from the Philippines is described from seven specimens (one female and six males). This species is characterized by a long first dorsal fin ray and fewer lateral line scales. It also has a long ocular side pelvic fin.

Copyright: The American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists
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Poecilopsetta dorsialta. Holotype, USNM 150696, male 98.8 mm standard length

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Relation between length of first dorsal fin ray and head length (HL) for Poecilopsetta dorsialta, Poecilopsetta praelonga, Poecilopsetta plinthus, Poecilopsetta megalepis, Poecilopsetta colorata, Poecilopsetta hawaiiensis, and Poecilopsetta natalensis

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Collection localities for Poecilopsetta dorsialta around the Philippine Islands, Pacific Ocean

Accepted: 11 May 2001
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