File talk:Alepisaurus brevirostris.jpg

Correct identification of the specimen

The species is identified as Alepisaurus ferox because 1896 it was the only known species of the genus Alepisaurus. But is shows Alepisaurus brevirostris (Gibbs 1960).

• In Alepisaurus ferox the Dorsal fin is high in front, with several free rays. Head and snout are long. See here
• Alepisaurus brevirostris has a Dorsal fin wich is low in front and ist formig a curve. Head and snout are short. See here

Source:

• W. Fischer, G. Bianchi and W.B. Scott: FAO Species Identification Guide for Fishery Purposes. Eastern central Atlantic. Rom, 1981
• fishbase

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Thank you for the investigation! I've incorporated the data into the file description. Mithril (talk) 23:34, 1 January 2013 (UTC)