Upeneus asymmetricus Lachner, 1954
Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7. Differs from other Upeneus with 7-spined dorsal fin in generally having13 pectoral fin rays; 7 + 20 gill rakers; 29 + 1-2 lateral line scales; no teeth on ectopterygoid; and, silver-brown peritoneum (Ref. 43139).
Common Names
Taxonomic Hierarchy
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Teleostei
Order: Mulliformes
Family: Mullidae
Genus: Upeneus
Species: Upeneus asymmetricus Lachner, 1954
Climate Zone
Biology
Inhabits sandy or weed covered areas. A good food fish. Depth estimate based on its ecology.
Habitat
demersal
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Threat to Humans
Harmless