Pampus punctatissimus (Temminck & Schlegel, 1845)

Family:  Stromateidae (Butterfishes)
Max. size:  25.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: southern Japan and the East China Sea.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 40-46; Anal spines: 5-7; Anal soft rays: 38-44
Biology:  Found over sandy-muddy bottoms (Ref. 42717).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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