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Scientific Name: Aluterus monoceros (Linnaeus, 1758)
English Name: Unicorn leatherjacket filefish
Local/Bangla Name: Jacket Mach (জ্যাকেট মাছ), Potka (পটকা)
Photo: Randall J.E (Fishbase)
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Tetraodontiformes
Family: Monacanthidae
Description:
The fish has a moderately deep and compressed body, with a dorsal fin featuring 2 well-separated anterior spines and 45–53 dorsal rays. The anal fin has 47–53 rays, and the snout profile is straight to convex. In juveniles, there is a rudimentary pelvic spine that is plate-like, disappearing in larger specimens. The coloration is uniform, ranging from light grey to sandy, with darker blotches and spots. The fins are yellowish, with the caudal fin being more dusky.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Coral reef ecosystem of Saint Martin’s Island, Bangladesh
Environment:
Marine (Reef associated fish)
Main References:
Ahmed MS, Datta SK, Saha T, Hossain Z (2021) Molecular characterization of marine and coastal fishes of Bangladesh through DNA barcodes. Ecology and Evolution, 11(9), 3696-3709.
Other References:
Hussain MM (1970) The Marine and Estuarine Fishes of North East part of the Bay of Bengal. Scientific Researches. East Regional Laboratories, Dhaka. 52.
DNA Barcodes from Bangladesh
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Other DNA Barcodes & Nucleutide Sequences
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