Aspects of the anatomy of Dinolestes lewini (Griffith,1834) are discussed in relation to the erroneous conclusion that this fish is a member of the Apogonidae.The monotypic family Dinolestidae is recognized and relationships are suggested with the Centropomidae and Sciaenidae. Relationships are not supported for the Pomatomidae and Sphyraenidae.
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