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Sciaenurus
Taxonomy
Sciaenurus was named by Agassiz (1843) [Sepkoski's age data: T Eo-l Sepkoski's reference number: 915].
It was assigned to Dentinae by Casier (1966); to Sparoidei by Weems (1999); to Sparidae by Day (2002); and to Perciformes by Sepkoski (2002).
It was assigned to Dentinae by Casier (1966); to Sparoidei by Weems (1999); to Sparidae by Day (2002); and to Perciformes by Sepkoski (2002).
Species
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If no rank is listed, the taxon is considered an unranked clade in modern classifications. Ranks may be repeated or presented in the wrong order because authors working on different parts of the classification may disagree about how to rank taxa.
Diagnosis
| Reference | Diagnosis | |
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| J. J. Day 2002 | A sparid distinguished by a steeply inclined ethmoid±vomerine region and posterior ̄attening of the ethmoid crest. The elongate form of the head and partially preserved trunk suggests a body depth ratio of approximately 4:1. The lever arm of the maxilla is straight and elongate, with a reduced dorsal crest. The dorsal margin of the premaxillary alveolar process is straight. The dentition consists of a single row of caniniform teeth along the occlusal margin of the jaw. |