Leptomelanosoma indicum
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The Bastard grayling ( Leptomelanosoma indicum ) is a species of threadfin (Polynemidae), which in the Indian and Pacific Ocean is native. This species is not fished very heavily, but it is available in many markets. Their meat can be braised or grilled. Because of its striking appearance, it is a popular catch among amateur fishermen.
features
The bastard wash can reach a length of 140 centimeters, but it is usually about 80 centimeters long and about 16-18 kilograms. The fish are olive-gold in color, their backs are slightly darker and dark stripes run across their bodies, and their fins are yellow. The fish has a two-part dorsal fin with 9 hard fin rays and 13 to 14 soft fin rays. The anal fin consists of 2 to 3 hard rays and 11 to 12 soft rays.
distribution
They occur from Pakistan, India, Sumatra and Borneo to southern New Guinea and northern Australia, sightings on the East African coast have yet to be confirmed.
Way of life
Hybrid bears live individually or in small groups and feed on crustaceans and small fish. They are found in shallow waters of the continental shelf over a sandy bottom at a depth of about 55 to 100 meters. They often invade rivers.
supporting documents
literature
- Antal Vida: 365 fish . Tandem Verlag, 2006, ISBN 3-8331-2070-3 , p. 200.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d e Leptomelanosoma indicum on Fishbase.org (English)
- ↑ a b c d e Antal Vida: 365 fish . Tandem Verlag, 2006, ISBN 3-8331-2070-3 , p. 200.