Diagnostic Description
(
anglais
)
fourni par Fishbase
Differs from all other members of the family by its peculiar duck-bill, overhanging upper jaw, eyes protruding above dorsal profile of head and visible from below. Other diagnostic characters include 14-16 rays in dorsal fin and about 75 scales in lateral row (Ref. 26747).
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Life Cycle
(
anglais
)
fourni par Fishbase
Eggs are carried, protected in a body cavity by the pelvics, until hatching.
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Morphology
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anglais
)
fourni par Fishbase
Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 16; Analsoft rays: 24 - 25
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