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
Overview
Biology
Adults are principally caught in coastal waters and around islands (Ref. 9340). Forms schools. Feeds on small fishes, particularly anchovies, crustaceans (especially crab and stomatopod larvae) and squids. Because of their abundance, they are considered an important element of the food web, particularly as forage for other species of commercial interest. Also caught with encircling nets and troll lines (Ref. 9340). Marketed fresh and frozen (Ref. 9340) and also dried or salted, smoked and canned (Ref. 9987).
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Uranoscopus albesca Regan, 1915
Longspine stargazer |
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Merluccius senegalensis Cadenat, 1950
Senegalese hake |
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Pteropus mariannus Desmarest, 1822
Marianas Flying Fox |
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Cheilodipterus arabicus (Gmelin, 1789)
Tiger cardinal |
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Asthenomacrurus fragilis (Garman, 1899)
Fragile grenadier |