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
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