White stardrum
📖 Overview
Found over muddy and sandy bottoms . Feeds mainly on planktonic crustaceans, also worms and other benthic invertebrates . Common in local markets .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Body moderately elongate and compressed; snout prominent; mouth small and sub-terminal; chin with 4 pores but without barbels; edge of preopercle with 2 strong spines at the angle; lower branch of first gill arch with 18 to 24 gill rakers; second dorsal fin long, with 22 to 26 soft rays; body silvery yellowish without any major distinctive markings; back speckled; fins dark or pale; pelvic fins yellowish; roof of mouth black .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: other (see Diagnosi.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for White stardrum is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal, usually ? - 25 m . Tropical; 14°N -
🌿 Ecology
planktonic crustaceans, also worms and other benthic invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corvina fuerthii | Steindachner | 1876 | Synonym |
| Corvina furthii | Steindachner | 1876 | Synonym |
| Stellifer furthii | Steindachner | 1876 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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