Polydactylus longipes Motomura, Okamoto & Iwatsuki, 2001
Long-limb threadfin
photo by FAO

Family:  Polynemidae (Threadfins)
Max. size:  26 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: known only from Mindanao, Philippines.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-11; Vertebrae: 24-24. Grayish-black and oblong body. Pectoral fin with 13 unbranched rays, 6 pectoral filaments with upper 2 filaments extending beyond midpoint of caudal peduncle. Maxilla covered with scales (Ref. 41110).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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