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An anomalous specimen of Rhamdia guatemalensis (Günther, 1864)
Author(s) -
Cabrera J.,
Martinez G.,
Alforo A.
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
journal of fish biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.672
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1095-8649
pISSN - 0022-1112
DOI - 10.1111/j.1095-8649.1988.tb05364.x
Subject(s) - biology , fish fin , peduncle (anatomy) , appendage , anatomy , fin , fish <actinopterygii> , fishery , materials science , composite material
In March of 1984 an immature Rhamida guatemalensis (Günther, 1864) lacking the right pectoral fin (Fig. 1) was captured in the Sangregado sector, Arenal Dam, Guanacaste, Costa Rica (10°28′ N, 84°46′W) The body colouration and morphometric characteristics were as described for this species (Bussing 1966; Zúñga, 1980). X‐ray examination revealed the absence of the radial bones and the fin rays of the right peoctoral fin. External examination of the tegument of this region showed no scars or evidence of accidental loss of the appendage, indicating that the fin had never developed. Morphometric data from this abnormal specimen are: total length, 14.25 cm, standard length, 11.98cm; maximum height of body, 22.35 cm; maximum width of body, 2.40 cm, caudal peduncle width, 1.27 cm; head length, 3.00cm.