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Scientific Name: Kyphosus vaigiensis (Quoy & Gaimard, 1825)
English Name: Brassy chub
Local/Bangla Name: Not Known
Photo: Fishes of Australia
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Centrarchiformes
Family: Kyphosidae
Description:
The maxilla extends to below the anterior edge of the eye when the mouth is fully closed, and the soft portion of the dorsal fin is not higher than the spiny portion. There are 51–55 (typically 52–53) pored lateral line scales, with 11–14 (usually 12–13) scale rows above the lateral line and 18–21 (usually 18–19) scale rows below the lateral line. The coloration is silvery grey with narrow brassy stripes along the upper and lower edges of the body scales. Two oblique brassy bands are present on the snout and cheeks, and the opercular membrane is usually yellowish brown.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Coral reef ecosystem of Saint Martin’s Island, Bangladesh
Environment:
Marine (Reef associated fish)
Main References:
Thompson PM, Islam MA (Eds.) (2010) Environmental Profile of St. Martin’s Island, United Nations Development Programme, Dhaka, 150 p
Other References:
Tomascik T (1997) Management Plan for Coral Resources of Narikel Jinjira (St. Martin's Island). National Conservation Strategy Implementation Project-1: Management plan for coral resources of Narikel Jinjira (St. Martin's Island). Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of Bangladesh. 126.
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