Biology:Chirocentrus nudus
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Clupeiformes |
| Family: | Chirocentridae |
| Genus: | Chirocentrus |
| Species: | C. nudus
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| Chirocentrus nudus Swainson, 1839
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Chirocentrus nudus, the whitefin wolf-herring, is a fish species from the genus Chirocentrus of the family Chirocentridae. It is a coastal fish found in Marine neritic waters feeding mainly on other small fish.
Description
Whitefin wolf-herring have slender, elongated bodies, fang like canine teeth, and small scales. They can grow up to 100 cm (39 in) in length and around 410 g (14 oz) in weight. Compared to the closely related dorab wolf-herring (Chirocentrus dorab), C. nudus has a longer pectoral fin.[3]
Range
Whitefin wolf-herring are found throughout the Indo-Pacific, mainly in Indonesia and Oceania and possibly in the Mascarene Islands. They share some range with C. dorab.
Fisheries
The whitefin wolf-herring is a commercial species which is sold fresh, dried, salted or frozen. It is also a game fish. Whitefin wolf-herring is a commonly eaten fish in many Asian and European countries.[4]
References
- ↑ Santos, M.; Hata, H.; Villarao, M.C.; Tambihasan, A.M.; Lopez, G.; Gatlabayan, L.V.; Doyola, M.C.; Buccat, F.G.A. et al. (2017). "Chirocentrus nudus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T98735314A99087324.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/98735314/99087324. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ↑ "Chirocentrus nudus". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=212258.
- ↑ "Chirocentrus nudus - Marine Biodiversity Portal of Bangladesh" (in en-US). https://marinebiodiversity.org.bd/species/chirocentrus-nudus/.
- ↑ Chirocentrus dorab (Forsskål, 1775) FAO, Species Fact Sheet. Retrieved April 2012.
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q2255178 entry
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