Some observations on Atrobucca alcocki (Sciaenidae) from Pakistan including description of an aberrant specimen lacking anal fin
Taxonomy and some aspects of biology of Alcock’s croaker Atrobucca alcocki were described in the paper. This species was observed to be inhabitant between 50 and 100 m depth along Pakistan coast. Analysis of the stomach content revealed that A. alcocki is a macrophagus predator feeding on pelagic and demersal fishes and invertebrates. Mature specimens were observed in post monsoon months. The paper also gives description an aberrant specimen lacking anal fin.
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| Main Authors: | , , |
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| Format: | article biblioteca |
| Language: | English |
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2008
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| Subjects: | Biology, Aberrant specimen, Atrobucca alcocki, Taxonomy., |
| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1834/40721 |
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