Johnius (Johnius) majan sp nov., a sciaenid fish (Pisces: Sciaenidae) from Oman, Indian Ocean

摘要

Johnius (Johnius) majan sp. nov. is described on the basis of 8 specimens (117-158 mm in standard length) from Oman, Indian Ocean. The new species is distinguished from its congeners by the following combination of characters: black axillary spot on upper pectoral fin base; dorsal soft rays 29-32; anal soft rays 8; scales above lateral line 6, below 11; eye diameter 22.9-28.9% HL; interorbital width 32.0-38.0% HL; gill rakers 5-6 + 15-18 = 21-24; no mental barbel; last well developed pleural rib on 7th vertebra; swim bladder appendages 11; vertebrae 10 + 14 = 24.