Dusky kob (Argyrosomus coronus) fish species and information / pictures of Dusky kob - Argyrosomus coronus

Dusky kob (Argyrosomus coronus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Argyrosomus coronus

Common Name
Dusky kob

Biology
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26-30; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 7; Vertebrae: 25. Swim bladder carrot-shaped with 28-38 arborescent appendages. Drumming muscles present in both sexes; urinary bladders large; sagitta typically Argyrosomus; pectoral fin axillary fold without scales; peritoneum unpigmented; anterior part of lateral line slightly curved.

Classification

Classified By
Griffiths & Heemstra, 1995
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Drums or croakers (Sciaenidae)

Distribution

Region
Southeast Atlantic
Distribution
Southeast Atlantic: South Africa to Angola.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
100 m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Marine; brackish; benthopelagic; oceanodromous (Ref. 51243); depth range ? - 100 m (Ref. 11025), usually 20 - 40 m (Ref. 36731)
Trophic Level
4.25 s.e. 0.72 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
True
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
200 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5020 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes
Vulnerability
Very high vulnerability (76 of 100)
Resilience
Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated