A new species of the Anthiine fish genus Plectranthias (Serranidae) from the Fiji Islands

Raj, U. and Seeto, Johnson (1983) A new species of the Anthiine fish genus Plectranthias (Serranidae) from the Fiji Islands. Japanese Journal of Ichthyology, 30 (1). pp. 15-17. ISSN 0021-5090

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Abstract

Plectranthias fijiensis, a new anthiine fish species from Fiji is described and illustrated from a single specimen.This species is distinguished from other members of the genus by possessing some branched pectoral rays, preopercle edge without serrae or spines, snout without scales dorsally or laterally, and some canine teeth in both jaws.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	Q Science > Q Science (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Arts, Law and Education (FALE) > School of Social Sciences
Depositing User:	Generic Account
Date Deposited:	29 Jul 2013 20:26
Last Modified:	29 Jul 2013 20:26
URI:	http://repository.usp.ac.fj/id/eprint/6028

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