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Alepes kleinii (Bloch, 1793) Razorbelly scad |
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Deep-bellied crevalle Tigasin, Istah putih, Langug, Matang baka, Pak-an, Pikay, Salay-salay aso, Talakitok, Trakito, |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos), subfamily: Caranginae | |||
| Max. size: | 16 cm FL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Reported from Persian Gulf (Ref. 68964), coastal waters from Pakistan to Sri Lanka; east coast of India, Taiwan Island, Okinawa in Japan, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea and Australia. Records from South Africa, as Caranx kalla, are based on misidentifications of Alepes djedaba. | |||
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| Biology: | Adults are found inshore and in coastal waters throughout its range. Feed mainly on planktonic crustaceans and larval fishes. Marketed fresh and dried salted. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | (Ref. 96402) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
| Country info: | Reported from Tubbatah Reefs (Ref. 53416). | |||
| Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 10.11.90 |
| Modified by: Bailly, Nicolas - 12.07.13 |
| Checked by: Froese, Rainer - 05.04.94 |