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Scientific Name: Gymnocranius griseus (Temminck & Schlegel, 1843)
Synonym: Dentex griseus (Currently unaccepted)
English Name: Large-eye Grey Bream, Naked-Headed Large-eyed Bream
Local/Bangla Name: Boro chokha koral,(বড় চোখা কোরাল), Karua koral (কারুয়া কোরাল)
Photo: GBIF
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Acanthuriformes
Family: Lethrinidae
Description:
The body of this species is oblong, with an evenly convex dorsal profile of the head. There are 2–3 pairs of moderate canines in front of each jaw, conical teeth at the sides, and fine teeth within. The outer surface of the maxilla is smooth. The caudal fin is only moderately forked, with the median rays much longer than the eye diameter, and there are 14 pectoral fin rays. In terms of coloration, the fish is silvery grey-blue, becoming silvery white ventrally, with fins that are yellow to orange. In young specimens, the head and body have 5–8 irregular dark bars, while in adults, remnants of bands are usually present.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Coral reef ecosystem of Saint Martin’s Island, Bangladesh
Environment:
Marine (Reef associated fish)
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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