Indian Threadfin and Similar Species
Leptomelanosoma indicum
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Fourfinger Threadfin
Eleutheronema tetradactylum
Key differences: Eleutheronema tetradactylum typically has 4 free pectoral fin rays (hence 'tetradactylum'), whereas Leptomelanosoma indicum usually has 5-7. The Fourfinger Threadfin also tends to have a more pointed snout and a slightly different body proportion.
Blackspot Threadfin
Polydactylus plebeius
Key differences: Polydactylus plebeius has 5 free pectoral fin rays, similar to L. indicum, but can be distinguished by the presence of a distinct black spot at the base of the pectoral fin, which is absent in L. indicum. Its body is also generally deeper.
Striped Threadfin
Polydactylus multiradiatus
Key differences: Polydactylus multiradiatus has 14-15 free pectoral fin rays, significantly more than L. indicum. It also has distinct dark longitudinal stripes on its body, which are absent in L. indicum.
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