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Siganus javus (Linnaeus, 1766)


Maximum recorded size:
53.0 cm TL (male)


Dentary of Siganus javus

Coronoid process hemi-ellipsoidal or curved downward and oriented anteroposteriorly. Ventral process bifid with two pointed tips or bifid with a pointed and a rounded tips, and oriented according to dorsal/ventral axis straight. Its relief is flat and at the tip, in posterior part, there is no pore. Meckelian fossa present. Internal notch larger than the external one but the two notches are small. Chin apophysis long. Mandibular symphysis oriented vertically, straight. Tooth type: with rectangular base in one rows of teeth. No bigger tooth at the anterior part. Pore can be present on external side. No pore on internal side. Foramen present.


Specimen n°MNHN-IC-ICOS-0116
National Museum of Natural History (Paris, France)


Determination Béarez, P. (2008)
Length 30.8 cm SL, 38.8 cm TL (Male)
Collection site Ra's al-Jinz (Oman)