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Nemipterus tambuloides (Bleeker, 1853) Fivelined threadfin bream |
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Bisugong babao Fivelined threadfin bream, Bisugo, Bisugo, Hotik, Hutik, Kanasi, Kulisi, Lagao, Lagaw, Lagaw, Pisugo, Sagisi-on, Sagision, |
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| Family: | Nemipteridae (Threadfin breams, Whiptail breams) | |||
| Max. size: | 23 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; depth range 50 - 70 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Andaman Sea, Strait of Malacca, Philippines, Gulf of Thailand, South China Sea and Indonesia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Suborbital spine absent. Preopercle with 3 transverse scale rows. Pectoral and pelvic fins long, reaching to between level of anus and origin of anal fin. A line drawn up from posterior edge of suborbital reaching the dorsal profile at about 2 to 7 scale rows before origin of dorsal fin. Upper lobe of caudal fin pointed, with sulphur-yellow tip. Axillary scale present. Color: Upper body rosy, silvery-white below. Two yellow stripes beneath eye. Cheeks and opercle with golden and mauve reflections. | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits sandy or muddy bottoms. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (Ref. 96402) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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| Entered by: Carpenter, Kent E. - 15.06.92 |
| Modified by: Casal, Christine Marie V. - 04.10.95 |
| Checked by: Russell, Barry - 04.10.95 |