@article{MAKHILLJFI20116321665, title = {Record of an Oil Sardine Sardinella longiceps Valenciennes 1847 Without Pelvic Fins}, journal = {Journal of Fisheries International}, volume = {6}, number = {3}, pages = {59-61}, year = {2011}, issn = {1817-3381}, doi = {jfish.2011.59.61}, url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1817-3381&doi=jfish.2011.59.61}, author = {Tasaduq,Sushanta Kumar,Ashok Kumar,Geetanjali and}, keywords = {Oil sardine,Sardinella longiceps,morphological abnormality,pelvic fin,specimen,India}, abstract = {The present communication is a record of an abnormal specimen of oil sardine Sardinella longiceps which lacked the pelvic fins. The specimen measures 170.04 mm in total length. Comparison of the abnormal specimen with a normal one does not show any considerable change in its shape, size or other morphological aspects. The anomaly which may be congenital has not affected the growth of the fish.} }