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Centropomus unionensis Bocourt, 1868


Maximum recorded size:
46.0 cm TL (male)


Dentary of Centropomus unionensis

Coronoid process pointed and oriented anteroposteriorly. Ventral process bifid with a pointed and a rounded tips, and curved according to dorsal/ventral axis. Its relief present a depression and at the tip, in posterior part, there is no pore. Meckelian fossa present. Internal and external notches small and internal notch larger than the external one. Chin apophysis short. Mandibular symphysis oriented forward, straight or bilobed. Tooth type: villiform (like a carpet). No bigger tooth at the anterior part. Pore can be present on external side. No pore on internal side. No foramen.


Specimen n°MNHN-6795
Study collection of P. Béarez (Paris, France)


Determination Béarez, P. (2000)
Length 29.9 cm SL, 37.8 cm TL (Female)
Collection site Puerto López (Ecuador)