Small lunate caudal fin croaker
📖 Overview
Small lunate caudal fin croaker (Atractoscion atelodus), first described by Günther, 1867 is a large fish in the family Sciaenidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 51.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 31 - 34; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 25. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D XI, 31-34 (31); gill rakers in first gill arch 7 + 1 + 7-9; lateral line pored scales 70-73; adults without canines; emarginate caudal fin. Differs from Atractoscion aequidens and A. nobilis in having more dorsal-fin soft rays (31-34 vs. 26-29 in aequidens and 21-22 nobilis .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Small lunate caudal fin croaker is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic. Tropical endemic to south-eastern coast of Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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