These silvery fishes are compressed from
the sides giving them a tall, thin appearance.
They have very large eyes. Teeth are present
on the jaws, roof of the mouth and tongue.
Mooneyes have a small triangular projection,
the axillary process, above the base of the
pelvic fin. They may be separated from the
herrings by checking the position of the dorsal
fin and the presence of the lateral line.
The dorsal fin is immediately above the base
of the anal fin. Mooneye eggs drift in the
current until they reach an obstruction or
calm water. The mooneye family contains two
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