Assessing protocols for identifying Pacific island archaeological fish remains: the contribution of vertebrae

• Published in: International Journal of Osteoarchaeology
• Main Authors: Lambrides, A. B. J., Weisler, M. I.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: John Wiley & Sons 2015
• Subjects: Fish vertebrae analysis; Prehistoric fishing; Henderson Island; Polynesia; Fish bone identification protocols; Pacific island archaeofaunal; Vertebrae; Subsistence practices; 1204 Archaeology; 3302 Archaeology; 3314 Anthropology; Pacific
• Online Access: https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:325451/UQ325451_OA.pdf; https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:325451

Three fish bone identification protocols used for determining taxa composition for Pacific island archaeofaunal assemblages are evaluated. The protocols include using the following: (1) the most commonly identified five paired cranial bones and 'specials' or unique elements; (2) an expande...