Atrobucca bengalensis

Atrobucca bengalensis

Fine ctenoid scales spread across the front half

Black
Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
South Asia
Medium
Tropical fish

Atrobucca bengalensis is a marine fish associated with ocean habitats. The available account notes this characteristic: Fine ctenoid scales spread across the front half.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Surgeonfishes and Allies
Family: Sciaenidae
Genus: Atrobucca
Maximum length: 24 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Eastern Indian Ocean: Bay of Bengal. Known only form Sri Lanka.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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