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Pentanemus quinquarius

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Pentanemus quinquarius (Linnaeus); Royal threadfin Remarks: Polynemus quinquarius (Linnaeus), Polynemus artedii (Bennett), Polynemus macronemus (Pel) and Polynemus peli (Njock) were synonymized with P. quinquarius. This species was a common catch in Badagry, Epe, and Ikorodu during the study. P. quinquarius occurs in marine and brackish waters along the west coast of Africa, from Mauritania to southern Angola. P. quinquarius is a medium-sized species distinguished by its first dorsal fin, which has eight spines, and a second dorsal fin with one spine and 15 soft rays. A unique feature of this species is the presence of five elongated pectoral filaments.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15850807

Authors: Oladipo, Segun Olayinka, Everett, Amaya, Atofarati, Olabisi Tawakalit, Smith, Kennedy K., Nneji, Ifeanyi C., Adelakun, Kehinde Moruf, Nneji, Lotanna Micah

Institutions: Howard University, Kwara State University, Shantou University, Federal College of Wildlife Management

Language: English

Topic: Fish Biology and Ecology Studies

Subfield: Aquatic Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Life below water

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6893497394

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