Acanthopagrus schlegelii
Appearance
Acanthopagrus schlegelii | |
---|---|
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Spariformes |
Family: | Sparidae |
Genus: | Acanthopagrus |
Species: | A. schlegelii
|
Binomial name | |
Acanthopagrus schlegelii Bleeker, 1854
| |
Synonyms | |
Mylio macrocephalus Basilewsky, 1855 |
Acanthopagrus schlegelii, commonly known as the blackhead seabream, Japanese black porgy or sea bream, is a fish often farmed for food in Japan. It is one of the most popular fishes for game fishing in Japan.[1]
The body is ovoid and compressed, and its streamlined body makes it a fast swimmer. The mouth is small, terminal and with many incisor-like canines. It is an aggressive predator. The dorsal fin has 10 to 12 spines and 10 to 15 soft rays, which are used for offence and defence.
References
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2014). "Acanthopagrus schlegelii" in FishBase. November 2014 version.