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Scientific Name: Lophiodes mutilus (Alcock, 1894)
English Name: Smooth angler
Local/Bangla Name: Samudra cheka (সমুদ্র চেকা)
Photo: Fishes of Australia
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Lophiiformes
Family: Lophiidae
Description:
The head and body are flattened; the 1st dorsal fin comprises 3 isolated spines on the head (cephalic spines) and 1 or 2 very short slender spines behind the head (postcephalic spines). The frontal ridges are smooth, and the gill opening extends well in front of the pectoral fin base.In terms of coloration, the dorsal surface is a uniform light to dark brown, with the fleshy tendrils being darker brown or black. The ventral surface is a lighter brown or tan, and the pectoral fins are darker brown distally, but the tips of the rays are pale. The peritoneum is black.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Coastal regions of Bangladesh
Environment:
Marine
Other References:
Hussain MM (1970) The Marine and Estuarine Fishes of North East part of the Bay of Bengal
DNA Barcodes from Bangladesh
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Other DNA Barcodes & Nucleutide Sequences
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