Samaretta perexilis, a new genus and new species of samarid flatfish (Pleuronectiformes: Samaridae) from the South Pacific
- Authors: Voronina E.P.1, Suzumoto A.Y.2
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Affiliations:
- Zoological Institute
- Ichthyology, Natural Sciences, Bishop Museum
- Issue: Vol 57, No 1 (2017)
- Pages: 1-9
- Section: Article
- URL: https://journal-vniispk.ru/0032-9452/article/view/166763
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1134/S003294521701012X
- ID: 166763
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Abstract
A new genus of righteye flounder, Samaretta gen. nov., is described from two specimens (one female and one juvenile) collected in deep waters (470–512 m) from submarine mountains of the southern eastern Pacific. The type species of the new genus, Samaretta perexilis, is characterized by unremarkable (i.e., not elongated) anterior dorsal fin rays, four pectoral fin rays, six parapophyses, reduced lateral line canals, a very slender body, large head and eyes, and minute scales. An updated key to the samarid genera is presented.
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About the authors
E. P. Voronina
Zoological Institute
Author for correspondence.
Email: voron@zin.ru
Russian Federation, Universitetskaya nab. 1, St. Petersburg, 199034
A. Y. Suzumoto
Ichthyology, Natural Sciences, Bishop Museum
Email: voron@zin.ru
United States, 1525 Bernice st., Honolulu, HI, 96817
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