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Neoopisthopterus cubanus Hildebrand, 1948 Cuban longfin herring |
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| Family: | Pristigasteridae (Pristigasterids) | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic: Cuba but probably more widespread. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 39-43. Mouth terminal, lower jaw not strongly projecting; teeth very small or minute. Belly with 23 - 28 scutes. Pelvic fins absent. Closely resembles C. bleekerianus but that species has canine-like teeth and pelvic fins (Ref. 188). Side with a whitish band. Upper surface of head brownish (Ref. 37032). | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in coastal waters. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 28 February 2017 (B2ab(i,ii,iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||