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Atractoscion macrolepis Song, Kim & Kim, 2017 Large scale lunate caudal fin croaker |
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photo by
Kim, J.-K. |
| Family: | Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) | |||
| Max. size: | 29 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic: Angola to Namibia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-28; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 9-9; Vertebrae: 24-24. 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 (Ref. 116590). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 26 September 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||