HUMERAL SCALE

1) a hypertrophied black-tipped scale found on the body above the midline about a head length behind the head in mature male Pterobrycon (Characidae, Glandulocaudinae), probably a recognition signal
2) a modified scale with a pointed tip above the pectoral and pelvic fins of Clupeidae and Engraulidae

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