African red cubera snapper
Lutjanus agennes Bleeker, 1863
Famiglia: Lutjanidae (Snappers), subfamily: Lutjaninae
Mappa
Ordine: Perciformi
Classe: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Nome base: African red cubera snapper
Max. size: 170 cm. max.weight: 100 kg.
Environment: reef-associated; brackish; marine
Climate: tropical; 12°N - 20°S
Importance: fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes
Distribuzione:
Gazetteer Eastern Atlantic: Senegal to Angola, including Cape Verde (Ref. 10795).
Diagnosi: Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Maxilla extending nearly to mid-eye level. Preopercular notch and knob weak. Pectoral fins of adults not reaching level of anus. Scale rows on back parallel to lateral line. Reddish brown to slightly orange on back and upper sides, grading to whitish on lower sides and belly. Tips of pelvic fins very dark. Juveniles with a series of about 6 to 8 vertical rows of small white spots or narrow bars on side.
Biology: Inhabits rocky bottoms and coral reefs. It is also common in brackish lagoons and found in rivers, particularly the juveniles. Marketed fresh.
Red List Status: Not in IUCN Red List ,
Dangerous: harmless
[Modificato da blufishing 25/11/2003 12.03]