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Scientific Name: Lethrinus olivaceus Valenciennes, 1830
English Name: Longface emperor
Local/Bangla Name: Datina (দাতিনা)
Photo: GBIF
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Acanthuriformes
Family: Lethrinidae
Description:
This species is characterized by a body depth of 2.9–3.4 times in standard length, with the snout length about 1.7–2.2 times in head length. The snout length (measured without lip) is 0.6–0.8 times in cheek height. Lateral teeth in the jaws are conical. The inner surface of the pectoral fin base and cheeks is scaleless. The body is grey, lighter ventrally, often with scattered irregular dark blotches. The snout has wavy dark streaks, and the upper jaw, especially near the corner of the mouth, is sometimes edged behind with red.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Coral reef ecosystem of Saint Martin’s Island, Bangladesh
Environment:
Marine (Reef associated fish)
Other References:
Thompson PM, Islam MA (Eds.) (2010) Environmental Profile of St. Martin’s Island, United Nations Development Programme, Dhaka, 150 p
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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