Large scale lunate caudal fin croaker
📖 Overview
Large scale lunate caudal fin croaker (Atractoscion macrolepis), first described by Song, Kim & Kim, 2017 is a medium-sized fish in the family Sciaenidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 29.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical 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): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27 - 28; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 24. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D X, 27-28 (28); pored lateral line pored scales, 71-74 (73); pectoral fin length 18.0-19.5% of SL; caudal fin emarginate .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Large scale lunate caudal fin croaker is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Subtropical Southeast Atlantic: Angola to Namibia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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