Scientific Name
Orthopristis chrysoptera
Common Name
Pigfish
Biology
Dorsal
spines
(total): 8;
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 15-17;
Anal
spines: 3;
Anal
soft rays: 12 - 13. Back elevated; snout long and tapering. Mouth a little oblique; maxillary reaching vertical from first nostril. Scales in oblique rows above lateral line and horizontal rows below lateral line, extending on base of caudal, pelvic and pectoral fins; also forming a low sheath on base of anal and dorsal fins.