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Acropoma boholensis sp. nov. is described on the basis of two specimens collected from Dumaguete city market, Negros Island, Philippines. It is distinguished from other species of Acropoma by the following combination of characters: anus situated closer to the origin of pelvic fin than to that of anal fin; luminous gland extending from isthmus to anal fin base; scales cycloid except weakly ctenoid scales around anterior part of lateral line and on ventral side of body; proximal radial of first anal fin pterygiophore lacking trough or hollow; body depth 31%–33% SL; head length 40%–42% SL; length of orbit 13%–14% SL.
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Received: November 14, 2000 / Revised: September 12, 2001 / Accepted: October 10, 2001
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Yamanoue, Y., Matsuura, K. A new species of the genus Acropoma (Perciformes: Acropomatidae) from the Philippines. Ichthyol Res 49, 21–24 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/s102280200003
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s102280200003