Sharpjaw bonefish (Albula neoguinaica)

Scientific name: Albula neoguinaica Valenciennes, 1847

The Sharpjaw bonefish (Albula neoguinaica) is a freshwater fish of the family Albulidae. Native range: Indo-Pacific. Possibly occurs in Micronesia.

Biology

Typically found on sandy substrates, sometimes coming into very shallow waters on sand flats (Ref 2334, 48635), to feed on sand-dwelling invertebrates. Sometimes enters estuaries and freshwater. Marketed fresh

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Albula neoguinaica
Family
Albulidae (Bonefishes)
Order
Albuliformes (Bonefishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
100.0
Environment
Marine; freshwater; brackish; reef-associated
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Indo-Pacific. Possibly occurs in Micronesia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; bait: usually
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.

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