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).

Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Mulliformes

Family: Mullidae

Genus: Upeneus

Species: Upeneus asymmetricus Lachner, 1954

Climate Zone


  • Subtropical
  • 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

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    Upeneus asymmetricus Lachner, 1954