1076 . 
Sub Order Selenichthys 
Body deep, compressed. Mouth terminal, toothless. Skeleton 
well ossified. Preopercle and symplectic distinct. Post temporal 
forked, free. Pectoral fins rays inserted on scapula and on 3 ptery- 
gials, one of which in contact with coracoid. Vertebrae 45 or 46, 
ribs strong and sessile. Fins without spine, dorsal and anal long. 
Pelvic bones connected with scapular arch. 
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