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Scientific Name: Bembras japonica Cuvier, 1829
English Name: Deepwater flathead, Red Flathead
Local/Bangla Name: Baila (বাইলা)
Photo: Ho, H.-C.(FishBase)
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Bembridae
Description:
This species is characterized by the absence of anal spines and the presence of 13-14 anal soft rays. The head is depressed, and the body lacks large scute-like spines. The infraorbital bones form a strong ridge, which is confluent with the uppermost preopercular spine and typically has 4-6 spines. The ratio of pectoral-fin length to caudal fin length falls within the range of 0.88 to 1.05.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Coastal regions of Bangladesh
Environment:
Marine
Main References:
Rahman AKA, Kabir SMH, Ahmad M, Ahmed ATA, Ahmed ZU, Begum ZNT, Hassan MA, Khondoker M (2009) Encyclopedia of flora and fauna of Bangladesh, Vol. 24. Marine Fishes. Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 485 p.
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.
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