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Old 10-29-2009, 08:26 PM   #1
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I came across this picture on the web today, and it struck me as something a bit different. What species do we have here ? Is it a yellowfin, or a big-eye ?



There's a reason I ask, which I'll tell you about later.

Thanx in advance for suggestions......
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Old 10-29-2009, 08:45 PM   #2
 
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Old 10-29-2009, 08:49 PM   #3
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Now dog gone it Roddy... You threw one of them "tween" fish in there that you really need to bust open and look at the liver to determine 100%.
The reason I say that is there is a a whitish patch at the forward top of the anal fin that usually is an indicator of big eye. The total package however with the more slender body leans yellow. Then the upper lip being stunted or malformed tosses another wrench that I just don't recognize...Possible that its one of those indo Pacific exotics that we wouldn't have a clue about.
Sorry I couldn't put a final say as to specie but at least its a couple observations that somebody else might be able to take a step further...

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Old 10-29-2009, 08:53 PM   #4
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Maybe its a Yellow-eye Big Fin
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Old 10-29-2009, 08:54 PM   #5
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Not sure biut i wouldnt mind cathing it
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Old 10-29-2009, 08:58 PM   #6
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Yellowfinned Dogtoothed Big-eye
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Old 10-29-2009, 09:03 PM   #7
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Old 10-29-2009, 09:06 PM   #8
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Thats a yellow eyed dogtooth. There was only one left out there...........
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Old 10-29-2009, 09:12 PM   #9
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ShortFined YellowFin, the tail nock is a quick indicator but this photo is too fuzzy to see it when blown up that much. Body shape says yellowfin all the way. Dont see many shortfins like that but they cause an argument every time!
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Old 10-29-2009, 09:12 PM   #10
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Coulda caught it out of row boat.

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