Scatophagus tetracanthus (Lacepède, 1802)

Scatty

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Scatophagidae
Synonyms	Chaetodon tetracanthus, Cacodoxus tetracanthus, Ephippus tetracanthus, ... more
Common names	African scat, African scat, 四棘金钱鱼, ... more

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Scatophagus tetracanthus

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AquaMaps Data sources: GBIF OBIS

Main reference

Arnoult, J. 1986. (Ref. 6800)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 30.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 6800)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; marine

Climate / Range

Tropical; 22°C - 30°C (Ref. 1672)

Indo-West Pacific: Somalia (Ref. 30573) and Kenya to South Africa, Australia and Papua New Guinea. Also found in the rivers and lagoons of East Africa.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 18; Anal spines: 4; Anal soft rays: 14 - 15

Common in harbors and estuaries (Ref. 5480); also found in rivers and lagoons. Forms shoals (Ref. 5480). Feeds on detritus and benthic invertebrates (Ref. 30573). Antirolateral glandular groove with venom gland (Ref. 57406).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Venomous (Ref. 57406)

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial


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