SPECIES NAME: Lutjanus purpureus Poey, 1867

PECTORAL FINS:

Summary:

The pectoral fins are long, reaching the level of the anus, and bear 17 rays.

Literature:

References to Lutjanus purpureus Poey, 1867: Allen 1985: Page 110 (text) - "...pectoral

fins long, reaching level of anus, with 17 rays..."

References to genus Lutjanus: Masuda et al., ed. 1991: Page 168 (text) - "...P1 15-17..." Allen 1985: Page 33 (text) - "...pectoral fins with 15 to 18 rays..."

References to subfamily Lutjaninae: Masuda et al., ed. 1991: Page 168 (text) - "...number of pectoral fin rays 15-17..."

References to family Lutjanidae: None recorded.