Johnius macrorhynus (Lal Mohan, 1976)

Description


Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27 - 30; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 7. Lower part of body with a golden tinge; pectoral, pelvic and anal fins yellow; a faint steel blue blotch on gill cover (Ref. 9772).

Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Eupercaria/misc

Family: Sciaenidae

Genus: Johnius

Species: Johnius macrorhynus (Lal Mohan, 1976)

Climate Zone


  • Tropical
  • Biology


    Inhabits shallow coastal waters (Ref. 9772).

    Habitat


    benthopelagic

    Conservation Status


    Least Concern

    Threat to Humans


    Harmless