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Monodactylus sebae

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Monodactylus sebae (Cuvier); African moony Remarks: Monodactylus sebae, synonymous with Psettus sebae (Cuvier) and Psettias sebae (Cuvier), was an occasional catch in Badagry, Epe, and Ikorodu during the study. This species is also found in marine, freshwater, and brackish habitats along the west coast of Africa, extending from Mauritania to southern Angola. Monodactylus sebae is characterized by a laterally compressed body and the absence of pelvic fins. The edges of the dorsal and anal fins, along with the basal part of the caudal fin, are pale, while the pectoral fins range from smoky grey to white.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15850805

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

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6930830742

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