Setipinna Explained

Setipinna, the hairfin anchovies, is a genus of anchovies. These fish derive their name from the long, filamentous extension of the pectoral fins that is found in most species. It currently contains eight recognized species.

Species

• Setipinna breviceps (Cantor, 1849) (Shorthead hairfin anchovy)
• Setipinna brevifilis (Valenciennes, 1848) (Short-finned hairfin anchovy)
• Setipinna melanochir (Bleeker, 1849) (Dusky Hairfin anchovy)
• Setipinna paxtoni Wongratana, 1987 (Humpback hairfin anchovy)^[1]
• Setipinna phasa (F. Hamilton, 1822) (Gangetic hairfin anchovy)
• Setipinna taty (Valenciennes, 1848) (Scaly hairfin anchovy)
• Setipinna tenuifilis (Valenciennes, 1848) (Common hairfin anchovy)
• Setipinna wheeleri Wongratana, 1983 (Burma hairfin anchovy)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Four new species of Clupeoid fishes (Clupeidae and Engraulidae) from Australian waters by Thosaporn Wongratana Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington 100:104-111 (1987)i.