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Atropus atropos (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) Cleftbelly trevally |
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Cleftbelly trevally Salay-salay buntutan, Alipuron, Ampasan, Anak bong, Istah putih, Lison, Mamsa, Manganinao, Salay-salay ulingan, Talakitok, Talakitok, Talakitok, Talakitok, Talapion, Tarakito, Tayang-tayang, Trakito, |
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photo by
Shao, K.T. |
| Family: | Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos), subfamily: Caranginae | |||
| Max. size: | 26.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic, amphidromous | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: in the tropical waters, north to Mie Prefecture, Japan. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-22; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 17-18. This species is easily recognized by its long pelvic fin which fit into a groove along the midline of the belly when depressed. Scutes are present along its straight lateral line. Adult males have prolonged middle rays in the soft dorsal and anal fins. This species attains 25 cm in SL. | |||
| Biology: | Adults are common in shallow coastal waters where they often swim near the surface. They feed mainly on shrimps, copepods, decapod crustaceans and small fish. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (Ref. 96402) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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| Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 10.11.90 |
| Modified by: Bailly, Nicolas - 12.07.13 |
| Checked by: Froese, Rainer - 27.04.94 |