Pale fortescue (Centropogon latifrons)

Scientific name: Centropogon latifrons Mees, 1962

The Pale fortescue (Centropogon latifrons) is a brackish-water fish of the family Tetrarogidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, southern Australia.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5. Body creamy tan with prominent dark brown band crossing the body from notch in dorsal fin to base of anal fin spines; depth 32-34% SL. Head moderately sized 37-39% SL. Eyes 27-30% HL. Mouth small, horizontal. Lateral line nearly straight. Caudal fin rays 12. Compared to C. australis, the species have a deeper interorbit and occipital pit; a smaller and rounder mouth; and, a narrow chevron-shaped brown band at caudal fin base.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Centropogon latifrons
Family
Tetrarogidae (Wasp fishes)
Order
Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes and Flatheads)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
12.5
Environment
Marine; brackish; reef-associated
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

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

Last updated