Table Of Contents
- Overview
- Description
- Ecology and Distribution
- Evolution and Systematics
- Catalogue of Life Synonyms
- Relevance
- Biodiversity Heritage Library
- References and More Information
- Specialist Projects
- Common Names
Description
Morphology: Dorsal spines (total): 10 - 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 3 - 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 8. Interorbital space flat. Bases of dorsal and anal fins without scales, their last soft rays extended into short filaments. Pectoral fins long, reaching level of anus. Scale rows on back parallel to lateral line. Overall color rosy red; the top of the head with longitudinal vermiculated lines and spots of brownish yellow; the dorsal fin with wavy yellow lines.
Max size: 70 cm TL (male/unsexed; Ref. 55); max. published weight: 2200 g (Ref. 1451)
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Holohalaelurus punctatus (Gilchrist, 1914)
African spotted catshark |
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Dactylopterus volitans (Linnaeus, 1758)
Flying gurnard |
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Apogon parvulus (Smith & Radcliffe, 1912)
Red-spot cardinalfish |
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Filimanus xanthonema (Valenciennes, 1831)
Yellowthread threadfin |
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Etelis coruscans Valenciennes, 1862
Flame snapper |