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Scientific Name: Ratabulus tuberculatus (Cuvier, 1829)
Synonym: Sorsogona tuberculata (Currently unaccepted)
English Name: Tuberculated Flathead
Local/Bangla Name: Sagor baila (সাগর বাইলা)
Photo: Fishes of Australia
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Platycephalidae
Description:
The posterior edge of the breast scales is elongated to a point. There are 4-9 preopercular spines. The infraorbital and suborbital ridges bear spines or serrae, with some usually being bicuspid. There are 2-6 preocular spines. The anterior 12-28 lateral line scales bear a small spine or ridge, and scales in rows above the lateral line sometimes have a hook or tubercle. The total gill rakers are frequently 8.
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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