Taractes rubescens

Taractes rubescens, Keeltail Pomfret.
Source: FAO 2002.
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
BramidaeTaractes rubescensJordan and Evermann1887Keeltail Pomfret

Taractes rubescens

Unique Characters: Bony keel on caudal peduncle. Dorsal and anal fins not broadly expanded. Scales along at least part of the length of the rays. No modified sheath at base of median fins. Transverse precaudal grooves well developed. Body more elongate, body depth 36-45% standard length. Snout pointed. Pelvic fins longer, 13-19% standard length.

Similar Species: Taractichthys longipinnis, Bigscale Pomfret. Dorsal and anal fins not broadly expanded, scales along at least part of the length of the rays; no modified sheath at base of median fins. Transverse precaudal grooves well developed. Lateral profile of body rounded; body deep, 48-58% standard
length; snout blunt; pelvic fins short, 7-9% standard length.

Taratichthys longipinnis
Taratichthys longipinnis, Bigscale Pomfret.

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