Aden splitfin (Synagrops adeni)

Scientific name: Synagrops adeni Kotthaus, 1970

The Aden splitfin (Synagrops adeni) is a marine fish of the family Acropomatidae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden south to Mombasa, Kenya.

Biology

Sold fresh in markets. Minimum depth from.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Synagrops adeni
Family
Acropomatidae (Lanternbellies, temperate ocean-basses)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
11.0
Depth range
60–600 m (197–1969 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 60 - 600 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Gulf of Aden south to Mombasa, Kenya.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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