Phylogeny of the flyingfish family Exocoetidae (Teleostei, Beloniformes) |
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| Authors: | Juanito C. Dasilao Kunio Sasaki |
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| Affiliation: | (1) United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Ehime University, 3-5-7 Tarumi, Matsuyama, 790-0905 Ehime, Japan;(2) Present address: Usa Marine, Biological Institute, Kochi University, Tosa. Inoshiri, 781-1164 Kochi, Japan;(3) Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Kochi University, 2-5-1 Akebono-cho, 780-8520 Kochi, Japan |
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| Abstract: | The phylogeny of the flyingfish family Exocoetidae is studied cladistically, using 41 morphological characters encompassing early life history, and external and internal features. The monophyly of the family is supported by 10 synapomorphies. Within the family,Oxyporhamphus is the sister group to all other genera, the monophyly of the latter being defined by 10 synapomorphies.Fodiator is the sister group of genera characterized by the presence of chin barbels in juveniles.Parexocoetus is the sister group ofExocoetus, Cypselurus, Prognichthys andHirundichthys, the latter being defined by four synapomorphies. In the latter group,Exocoetus is the sister group of the other three genera. The phylogeny of the Exocoetidae is characterized by the stepwise upgrading of gliding capability, with sequential modifications of the caudal, pectoral and pelvic fins. The subfamily Oxyporhamphinae is resurrected. |
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| Keywords: | Exocoetidae phylogeny morphology |
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