Atractoscion macrolepis
Atractoscion macrolepis Song, Kim & Kim, 2017
Large scale lunate caudal fin croaker
Atractoscion macrolepis
photo by Kim, J.-K.


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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


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