Biology:Synagrops japonicus

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Synagrops japonicus
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Acropomatidae
Genus: Synagrops
Species:
S. japonicus
Binomial name
Synagrops japonicus
Synonyms[2]
  • Melanostoma japonicum Döderlein, 1883
  • Synagrops natalensis Gilchrist, 1922

Synagrops japonicus is a species of fish within the family of Acropomatidae.[3] It was described by Döderlein in 1883.[4]

Distribution

It can be found from Eastern Africa up to the islands of Hawaii. Most of them live at a depth of 100-800 m (330-2600 ft).[2]

Description

They have 10 dorsal spines, 9 dorsal soft rays, 2 anal spines, 7 anal soft rays, and 25 vertebrae. The body is elongated and compressed with large cycloid scales. The body is blackish-brown when young, though after maturing into adults, it becomes paler.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q2793068 entry