Atrobucca Bengalensis
📖 Overview
Atrobucca Bengalensis (Atrobucca bengalensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sciaenidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 24 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 30 - 31; Vertebrae: 25. Weakly differentiated teeth on the lower jaw. First dorsal fin spines usually IX, dorsal fin soft rays 30-31, pectoral fin rays usually 19, lower gill rakers usually 11, ctenoid scales on the anterior half of the body, and swim bladder appendages weakly enveloping the bladder.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Atrobucca Bengalensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Atrobucca Bengalensis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Atrobucca Bengalensis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic. Tropical Known only form Sri Lanka.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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