Longfin bonefish (Pterothrissus belloci)

Scientific name: Pterothrissus belloci Cadenat, 1937

The Longfin bonefish (Pterothrissus belloci) is a marine fish of the family Albulidae. Native range: Eastern Atlantic, Mauritania to Sandwich Harbor, Namibia.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 51-59; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 12 - 14. Preserved specimens yellowish grey, fins light, caudal tips dusky.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Pterothrissus belloci
Family
Albulidae (Bonefishes)
Order
Albuliformes (Bonefishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
40.0
Common length
33.0
Depth range
20–500 m (66–1640 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 20 - 500 m, usually 100 - 400 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Eastern Atlantic: Mauritania to Sandwich Harbor, Namibia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming tm=3-4)

Sources

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

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