| Family: |
Pristigasteridae (Pristigasterids) |
| Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: Cuba but probably more widespread. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 39-43. Mouth terminal, lower jaw not strongly projecting; teeth very small or minute. Belly with 23 - 28 scutes. Pelvic fins absent. Closely resembles C. bleekerianus but that species has canine-like teeth and pelvic fins (Ref. 188). Side with a whitish band. Upper surface of head brownish (Ref. 37032). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in coastal waters. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 28 February 2017 (B2ab(i,ii,iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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