Membras martinica

rough silverside

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Type Locality

Etymology/Derivation of Scientific Name

Synonymy

Characters

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Coloration: Double pairs of dark spots on dorsum (Hubbs et al 1991).

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Counts: Usually fewer than 50 scales in lateral series; fewer than 20 anal fin rays (Hubbs et al 1991).

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External morphology: Scales ctenoid, rough to the touch; bases of dorsal and anal fin covered with scales; jaws not produced into a beak; snout length equal to or shorter than eye length; scales large (Hubbs et al 1991).

Distribution (Native and Introduced)

U.S. distribution: Primarily found in coastal waters from New York southward to Tabasco, Mexico (Hubbs et al 1991).

Texas distribution: Introduced populations abundant in Amistad Reservoir and Falcon Reservoir (Hubbs et al 1991).

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References

Hubbs, C., R. J. Edwards, and G. P. Garrett. 1991. An annotated checklist of the freshwater fishes of Texas, with keys to identification of species. Texas Journal of Science, Supplement 43(4):1-56.