Atropus atropos (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)

Cleftbelly trevally

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Carangidae
Synonyms	Brama atropos, Caranx atropus, ... more
Common names	Cá Bao áo, Kubo-aji, 铜镜, ... more

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Main reference

Masuda, H., K. Amaoka, C. Araga, T. Uyeno and T. Yoshino. 1984. (Ref. 559)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 26.5 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9894)

Environment

Pelagic-neritic; amphidromous (Ref. 51243); marine

Climate / Range

Tropical

Indo-West Pacific: in the tropical waters, north to Mie Prefecture, Japan.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21 - 22; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 17 - 18. This species is easily recognized by its long pelvic fin which fit into a groove along the midline of the belly when depressed. Scutes are present along its straight lateral line. Adult males have prolonged middle rays in the soft dorsal and anal fins. This species attains 25 cm in SL.

Common in shallow coastal waters where it often swims near the surface. Feeds mainly on shrimps, copepods, decapod crustaceans and small fish.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (20 of 100)	Medium

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Modified by Kesner-Reyes, Kathleen

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