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THE CUTLASSFISHES. FAMILY TRICHIURIDAE


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The cutlassfishes are characterized by a scaleless, band-shaped body tapering to a slim pointed tail, with one dorsal fin extending the whole length of the body; the anal is also long but is very low. The ventrals are absent or rudimentary, and there is no distinct caudal fin. Their large mouth is armed with strong teeth of various sizes. They inhabit the surface waters of tropical seas.