- Classification
- ACTINOPTERYGII
- PERCIFORMES
- SCATOPHAGIDAE
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Fish Classification
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Class
ACTINOPTERYGII Ray-finned fishes -
Order
PERCIFORMES Perches and allies -
Family
SCATOPHAGIDAE Scats
Family SCATOPHAGIDAE
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Family Taxonomy |
The family contains two species belonging to two genera, although it is likely that there are additional species.The scats were treated by Weber & de Beaufort (1936), who also provided illustrations of the two Australian species. Australian species are also treated in Kottelat (2001a). Colour illustrations were included by Steene (1978). |
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Family Distribution |
The family is widespread in the tropical Indo-west Pacific. Scats occur in mangrove, estuarine and inshore habitats; they also penetrate the lower reaches of freshwater streams. |
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Family Description |
The body is ovate and laterally compressed, similar in shape to butterfly fishes (Chaetodontidae). |
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Family Size |
Maximum size ranges between 250 and 300 mm. |
References
Kottelat, M. (2001). Scatophagidae. pp. 3623–3626 in Carpenter, K.E. & Niem, V.H. (eds) The Living Marine Resources of the Western Central Pacific. FAO Species Identification Guide for Fisheries Purposes. Rome : FAO Vol. 6 pp. 3381–4218
Steene, R.C. (1978). Butterfly and Angelfishes of the World. Australia. Sydney : A.H. & A.W. Reed Vol. 1 144 pp. 216 figs
Weber, M. & Beaufort, L.F. de (1936). The Fishes of the Indo-Australian Archipelago. Perciformes (continued). Leiden : Brill Vol. 7 607 pp. 106 figs