Whitefin wolf-herring
📖 Overview
Pelagic in coastal waters, from the shore to a depth of about 150 m . It feeds on small fish and crustaceans . Marketed fresh or frozen.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Diagnosis: The slightly longer pectoral fin, 13-18% of standard length, and the absence of black markings on the dorsal fin tip are the only satisfactory characters separating this species from Chirocentrus dorab; also there is no black on the anterior part of the anal fin . : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Whitefin wolf-herring is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range 0 - 150 m . Tropical; 30°N - 30°S, 30°E - 162°E West Pacific: tropical, widespread.
🌿 Ecology
small fish and crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chirocentreus nudus | Swainson | 1839 | Synonym |
| Chirocentrus russellii | Swainson | 1838 | Heterotypic |
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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