Odontoscion dentex (Cuvier, 1830)

Description


Dorsal spines (total): 11 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22 - 25. No barbels; brownish silver with dark dots on scales; a large black spot at base and axil of pectoral fins (Ref. 13442).

Common Names


No common names available.

Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Eupercaria/misc

Family: Sciaenidae

Genus: Odontoscion

Species: Odontoscion dentex (Cuvier, 1830)

Climate Zone


  • Tropical
  • Location


    Biology


    Inhabits caves and crevices or among corals (Ref. 9710). Solitary or in groups (Ref. 9710). Feeds at night mainly on shrimps and small fishes (Ref. 9710), and their larvae (Ref. 13442). Secretive and wary (Ref. 9710).

    Habitat


    associated