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Where are the pelvic fins located on most paracanthopterygian fishes?
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Oyster toadfish (Opsanus tau).
On most paracanthopterygian fishes, the pelvic fins are typically placed anteriorly, located in a thoracic (midbody) position or even farther forward on the body.1