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The Roosterfish, ''Nematistius pectoralis'', is a game fish common in the marine waters surrounding Mexico , from the Gulf Of California to Panama , and in the eastern Pacific , from California to Peru . It is the only fish in the genus '''''Nematistius''''' and the family '''Nematistiidae'''. It is distinguished by its "rooster comb", seven very long spines of the Dorsal Fin . The roosterfish has an unusual arrangement of its ears: the Swim Bladder penetrates the brain through the Large Foramina and makes contact with the Inner Ear . It uses its swim bladder to amplify sounds. Rooster fish can reach 4 feet in length and over one hundred pounds. The weight of the average fish hooked is about 20 pounds. The fish is popular as a game fish and is also excellent to eat. REFERENCES EXTERNAL LINKS |
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