Atherinomorus lineatus (Günther, 1872)

Description


Dorsal spines (total): 5 - 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12. Eyes large, diameter equal to interorbital space. Midlateral scale count 33-37. In preserved specimens, midlateral band's upper edge visible as lighter yellow-gold or black; the series of black dots on the scale rows extend as lines below the band.

Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Atheriniformes

Family: Atherinidae

Genus: Atherinomorus

Species: Atherinomorus lineatus (Günther, 1872)

Climate Zone


  • Tropical
  • Location


  • Western Central Pacific: Indonesia and the Philippines.
  • Biology


    Appear to live in shallow waters in cays or close to shore. Nothing is known of its biology (Ref. 9760). Sometimes found in brackish marine lake (Ref 90102).

    Habitat


    demersal