All Fishes AMPHILIIDAELeptoglaninae ⇒ The genus Dolichamphilius

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SpeciesThere are 2 "species" in our database. Dolichamphilius brieni has the most images (i: 3).
EtymologyFrom the greek dolichos, long or elongate; ammos, sand; and philos, beloved,dear. Gender masculine.
IdentificationBody and especially caudal peduncle extremely elongate;pectoral fin with 9-11 branched rays;outermost branched ray of pectoral and pelvic fins more elongate, so these fins have a falcate shape;principle caudal finrays 6-7.
SexingUnknown
SizeSmallest 42 mm, largest 54 mm, average 48mm, most commonly 54mm. All SL.
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