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Argyrosomus regius (Asso, 1801)


Maximum recorded size:
230.0 cm TL (male)


Dentary of Argyrosomus regius

Coronoid process curved downward and oriented anteroposteriorly. Ventral process bifid with two pointed tips or hemi-ellipsoidal or bifid with a pointed and a rounded tips, and curved according to dorsal/ventral axis. Its relief present a depression or present a depression covered in part and at the tip, in posterior part, a pore can be present. Meckelian fossa present. Internal and external notches small and internal notch larger than the external one. Chin apophysis short. Mandibular symphysis oriented forward or vertically, straight. Tooth type: conical or caniniform or villiform (like a carpet) in more than two rows of teeth. No bigger tooth at the anterior part. Internal teeth bigger than external teeth. One or several pore on external side. Pore can be present on internal side. No foramen.


Specimen n°MNHN-A-5
Study collection of P. Béarez (Paris, France)


Determination Béarez, P. (1997)
Length 38.0 cm SL, 45.0 cm TL (Unknown sex)
Collection site Les Sables-d'Olonne (France)