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Scientific Name: Cromileptes altivelis (Valenciennes, 1828)
English Name: Humpback Grouper, Panther Grouper, Barramundi Cod, Humphead Cod
Local/Bangla Name: Kalophot shada bole (কালো ফোট সাদা বোল)
Photo: inaturalist
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Serranidae
Description:
This species is easily identified by its distinctive features, including the extreme smallness of the anterior part of the head compared to the elevated postorbital part. It lacks canine teeth, except for a very small pair at the front of the upper jaw. The dorsal fin has X spines and 17-19 soft rays, while the anal fin has III spines and 9-10 soft rays. The posterior nostril is slit-like.In terms of coloration, individuals of this species are greenish white to light greenish brown, adorned with scattered round black spots on the head, body, and fins. The body spots are generally larger than those on the head and fins.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Coral reef ecosystem of Saint Martin’s Island, Bangladesh
Environment:
Marine (Reef associated fish)
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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