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Scientific Name: Plectorhinchus gaterinus (Forsskål, 1775)
English Name: Blackspotted rubberlip
Local/Bangla Name: Chitra datina (চিত্রা দাতিনা)
Photo: Randall, J.E.(FishBase)
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Haemulidae
Description:
The species typically attains a length of around 30 cm, with males reaching a maximum size of 50 cm. Adult individuals feature a silvery body marked with black spots, complemented by yellow lips and fins. The forehead of the head is characterized by a gray coloration. This species reproduces through oviparous means, and distinct pairing behavior is observed during the breeding period. In their juvenile stage, small individuals exhibit longitudinal black stripes.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Coastal regions of Bangladesh
Environment:
Marine
Main References:
Hossain MS, Chowdhury SR, Sharifuzzaman SM , Islam MM, Hasan J, Haque MA , Ali MZ, Hoq ME, Mahmud Y. Marine Fishes of Bangladesh (2020) Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute and Institute of Marine Sciences, University of Chattogram, 512pp.
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