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Guide to Orders and Families 79 BONY FISHES The ‘‘Guide to Orders and Families’’, includes a total of 28 Orders and 160 Families. These are arranged by order (and suborder in the case of some Perciformes) using the classification adopted by EschmeyerNot all species & Fricke present (2011) in whichthe guide best reflectshave been current officially use. Page recorded numbers in Kenyarefer to waters, those families but having that are been treated reported in more in detailneighboring in the species countries, identification such as guide.Somalia The and ‘‘Guide Tanzania, to Species’’, were includesconsidered 633 likely species to belongingoccur in Kenya. to 95 families. These are marked with an asterisk besides the scientific name. In case of a first record of one of these species, the user can follow the instructions present in the introduction regarding its preservationTECHNICAL and/or TERMS contact the AND FishFinder MEASUREMENTS Programme. total length standardfork length length interdorsal 1st base 2nd dorsal–fin space dorsal–fin base length of caudal nd head length peduncle eye depth of 2 length length dorsal fin preorbital postorbital depth of body length length pectoral–fin anal–fin base General Nomenclature of the External Morphology 2nd 1st origin dorsal–fin dorsal fin 2nd maxilla opercle caudal fin dorsal fin lateral line (upper lobe) nostrils preopercle nape premaxilla membrane opercular lower jaw chin caudal peduncle caudal fin suborbital pectoral fin branchiostegal (lower lobe) anus anal fin rays plate pelvic fin 80 Bony Fishes terminal inferior retracted superior protracted Mouth position and protusibility protrusible incisor–like canine–likeCommon types ofmolar–like teeth villiform gill arch rudiment central–gill upper–gill (upper limb) rakers rudiment rakers lower–gill gill filaments rakers gill arch V (lower limb) gill rakers gill filaments Position of 1st left gill arch with gill cover removed Structures of 1st left gill maxilla premaxilla branchiostegal premaxilla rays isthmus palatine palatine vomer vomer Structures on ventral side of head Roof of mouth and upper jaw Guide to Orders and Families 81 lateral line scales above scales before dorsal fin outer margin smooth outer margin toothed (predorsal scales) lateral–line 114 scales cycloid ctenoidِّ scales circumpeduncular Schematic examples lateral line of typical scales scales below Common scale counts adipose fin finlets soft rays (segmented, spinyunbranched) rays or spines usually branched) (unsegmented, always Example of a continuous Accessory dorsal and anal dorsal fin of a spiny–rayed fish fins: adipose fin and finlets rounded truncate emarginate lunate side front side front from the dorsal and pointed and separated forked pointed soft rays (branched, spines (solid) segments, 2 halves) anal fins Construction Most common types of fin rays of caudal fins 82 Bony Fishes GUIDE TO ORDERS AND FAMILIES Order ELOPIFORMES – Tarpons and allies Fin spines absent; a single dorsal fin located above middle of body; pelvic fins in abdominal position; lateral line present; 23–25 branchiostegal rays; upper jaw extending past eye; tip of snout not overhanging mouth; colour silvery. ELOPIDAE Page 121 very small scales Ladyfishes To 90 cm. Coastal marine waters and estuaries; pelagic. A single species included in the Guide to Species.underside of head large mouth gular plate MEGALOPIDAE Page 121 last ray long Tarpons large scales To 55 cm. Coastal marine waters and estuaries; pelagic. A single species included in the Guide to Species.underside of head gular plate Order ALBULIFORMES – Bonefishes Fin spines absent; a single dorsal fin located above middle of body; pelvic fins in abdominal position; lateral line present; 6–16 branchiostegal rays; upper jaw not extending as far as front of eye; tip of snout overhanging mouth; colour silvery. ALBULIDAE Page 121 small scales last ray short Bonefishes To 100 cm. Coastal marine waters; pelagic. A single species included in the Guide to Species. mouth subterminal Order ANGUILLIFORMES – Eels Body very elongate; fin spines absent; usually scaleless. ANGUILLIDAE well developed dorsal–fin origin lips scales present set well back Freshwater eels To 120 cm. MainlyAnguilla freshwater, bengalensis but enter labiata estuaries; (Peters, projecting lower jaw benthic. AnguillaOf interest bicolor to fisheries. bicolor Four species recorded pectoral fin Anguillain Kenya marmoratawaters: Anguilla present mossambica1852); McClelland, 1844; Quoy & Gaimard, 1824; (Peters, 1852). Guide to Orders and Families MORINGUIDAE 83 Spaghetti eels To 50 cm. Marine; mostly inshore waters; benthic, projecting lower jaw Moringuaburrowing ferruginea by day, but pelagic at ;night. Moringua Of no javanicainterest to fisheries. ThreeMoringua species microchir recorded in Kenya waters: Bliss, 1883 feeble or absent (Kaup, 1856); Bleeker, 1853. pectoral fins dorsal and anal fins confined to tail CHLOPSIDAE posterior nostril opening False morays downwards in lip or absent small, round To about 50 cm. Marine; from shallow coastal waters pectoral fins present gill opening to depthsChlopsis of at least dentatus 300 m;(Seale, benthic. 1917) Of. no interest to fisheries. One species has been recorded in Kenya waters: MURAENIDAE Page 122 front of eye posterior nostril in Morays To 400 cm. Marine; mostly in shallow coastal waters small to depths of 165 m; benthic. Of interest to fisheries. gill opening Eighteen species have been recorded in Kenya waters, and are included in the Guide to Species. dorsal and anal fins restricted to posterior end of body in some species body compressed, SYNAPHOBRANCHIDAE oval in cross section posteriorof eye nostril Cutthroat eels very close to front To about 100 cm. Marine; from costal Synaphobranchus waters to depths kaupiiof 4000 Johnson, m; benthic. 1862. Of no interest to fisheries. One species is present in Kenya waters: gill opening ventrolateral pectoral fins present OPHICHTHIDAE Page 127 or absent posteriorinside mouth nostril pectoral fin present Snake eels within upper lip or To 100 cm. Marine and estuarine, one species entering freshwater; benthic. Of limited interest to fisheries. Six species have been recorded in Kenya waters, two of which are included in the Guide to Species. or absent body rounded, circular caudal fin present in cross section 84 Bony Fishes CONGRIDAE Page 127 lips well pectoral fins Conger eels developed present To 80 cm. Marine, coral reefs, and mud banks; benthic. Of interest to fisheries. Many species, of which two are included in the Guide to Species. MURAENESOCIDAE Page 128 dorsal–fin origin over or Pike congers before pectoral–fin origin ---------- To 250 cm. Marine, shallow coastal waters and estuaries to a depth of 100 m; benthic. Of interest to large gill fisheries. Two species are included in the Guide to Species. pectoral fins openings present large teeth in midline vomer Order CLUPEIFORMES – Herrings and allies Fin spines absent; a single dorsal fin located above middle of body; pelvic fins in abdominal position; lateral line absent; a row of scutes along ventral profile (except Chirocentridae, some Clupeidae and some Engraulidae); colour silvery.CLUPEIDAE Page 129 Sardines – Sardinellas To 25 cm. Coastal marine waters, estuaries and freshwater; mainly pelagic. Of interest to fisheries. Seventeen species are included in the Guide to Species. scutes present in most species Page 133 ENGRAULIDAE snout Anchovies prominent To 18 cm. Coastal marine waters, mainly pelagic. Of interest to fisheries. Nine species are included in the maxilla extending Guide to Species. well behind eye scutes present in most species CHIROCENTRIDAE Page 135 canine teeth Wolf–herrings body compressed dorsal fin set far back To 100 cm. Coastal marine waters, mainly pelagic. Of interest to fisheries. Two species are included in the Guide to Species. scutes absent Guide to Orders and Families PRISTIGASTERIDAE Page 13685 Pristigasterids To 20 cm. Coastal marine waters, mainly pelagic. Of interest to fisheries. One species included in the Guide to Species. anterior long anal fin with pelvic fin at least 30 rays Order GONORHYNCHIFORMES – Milkfish and allies Fin spines absent; a single dorsal fin located above middle of body; pelvic fins in abdominal position; lateral line present; 4 branchiostegal rays; mouth small, jaws toothless or teeth reduced; colour silvery. CHANIDAE Page 136 Milkfish scales small To 180 cm. Marine and estuarine waters; pelagic. Of interest to fisheries. One species is included in the Guide to Species. mouth small 4 branchiostegal rays Order SILURIFORMES – Catfishes Barbels present around mouth; a strong spine usually present at front of dorsal and pectoral fins; an adipose fin often present; scales absent, but a bony head shield often present. ARIIDAE Page 136 shield Sea catfishes exposed bony head adipose fin To 180 cm. Coastal marine and estuarine waters; also freshwaters; benthic. Of interest to fisheries. Five species are included in the Guide to Species. usually three pairs of barbels PLOTOSIDAE Page 138 Eel catfishes continuous fin To 40 cm. Marine, entering brackish and freshwaters; benthic. Of interest to fisheries. Two species are included in the Guide to Species. barbels four pairs of dendritic organ 86 Bony Fishes Order OSMERIFORMES – Argentines and allies A diverse assemblage of families characterized by the inclusion of the maxilla in the gape of mouth; fin spines absent; adipose fin often present. ARGENTINIDAE mouth small Argentines adipose fin To about 40 cm. Marine, from depths of 80 m to
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    U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE Pacific Islands Regional Office 1845 Wasp Blvd. Bldg.176 Honolulu, Hawaii 96818 (808) 725-5000 • Fax (808) 725-5215 Environmental Assessment Specification of Annual Catch Limits and Accountability Measures for Pacific Island Coral Reef Ecosystem Fisheries in Fishing Years 2015 through 2018 (RIN 0648-XD558) August 12, 2015 Responsible Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Pacific Islands Regional Office (PIRO) Responsible Official: Michael D. Tosatto Regional Administrator, PIRO 1845 Wasp Blvd., Bldg 176 Honolulu, HI 96818 Tel (808)725-5000 Fax (808)725-5215 Responsible Council: Western Pacific Fishery Management Council 1164 Bishop St. Suite 1400 Honolulu, HI 96813 Tel (808)522-8220 Fax (808)522-8226 Abstract: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) recommended NMFS specify multi-year annual catch limits (ACL) and accountability measures (AM) effective in fishing years 2015-2018, the environmental effects of which are analyzed in this document. NMFS proposes to implement the specifications for fishing year 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 separately prior to each fishing year. The specifications pertain to ACLs for coral reef ecosystem fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ or federal waters; generally 3-200 nautical miles or nm) around American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Guam, and Hawaii, and a post-season AM to correct the overage of an ACL if it occurs. Because of the large number of individual coral reef ecosystem management unit species (CREMUS) in each island area, individual species were aggregated into higher taxonomic groups, generally at the family level.