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Barred queenfish (Scomberoides tala) fish species information

Scientific Name
Scomberoides tala

Common Name
Barred queenfish

Biology
Spots on sides elongate vertically, forming short bars in adults (Ref. 48635).

Classification

Classified By
Cuvier, 1832
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Jacks and pompanos (Carangidae)

Distribution

Region
Indo-West Pacific
Distribution
Indo-West Pacific: East Africa to the Philippines, north to China, south to Australia.
Range
40°N - 40°S

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
10 m
Depth To - meters
13 m
Zone
reef-associated
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 10 - 13 m
Trophic Level
4.5 s.e. 0.80 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
True
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
70.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5625 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
Vulnerability
Moderate vulnerability (37 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated