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

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