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While the species is not currently assigned a conservation status by the IUCN due to lack of data, overfishing is assumed to threaten the wild population. [1] The empurau, as the species is known in Malaysia, is reportedly the most expensive edible fish in the country [6] and has been known to fetch up to RM1800 per kilogram of the fish.
Yellow tangs in their natural habitat in Kona, Hawaii The larvae of the yellow tang can drift more than 100 miles and reseed in a distant location. [2] In a zoo aquarium. The yellow tang (Zebrasoma flavescens), also known as the lemon sailfin, yellow sailfin tang or somber surgeonfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Acanthuridae which includes the surgeonfishes ...
Global capture production of Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) in million tonnes from 1950 to 2022, as reported by the FAO [6] Bell M. Shimada and Fred Cleaver examining skipjack tuna It is an important commercial and game fish , usually caught using purse seine nets , and is sold fresh, frozen, canned, dried, salted, and smoked.
Capture (blue) and aquaculture (green) production of Channa micropeltes in thousand tonnes from 1950 to 2022, as reported by the FAO [2]. Channa micropeltes, giant snakehead, giant mudfish or toman harimau, is among the largest species in the family Channidae, capable of growing to 1.3 m (4.3 ft) in length and a weight of 20 kg (44 lb). [3]
The earliest fossils of anglerfish are from the Eocene Monte Bolca formation of Italy, and these already show significant diversification into the modern families that make up the order. [5]
The gill rakers number eight to 12 on the upper limb and 21 to 27 on the lower limb of the first gill arch. [6] The species has 24 vertebrae, 10 upper and 14 lower. The dorsal fin is divided into two segments; a short, high fin containing eight spines and a second, long fin consisting of one spine followed by 20 to 23 soft rays .
In Malaysia, the reason for its other common local name, translated to "The Sultan Fish" is attributed to the claim that the fish was a favorite among royal members and that palace workers would go to markets and call for any fishermen that had the Sultan's fish.
Symphysodon (colloquially known as discus or discus fish) is a genus of cichlids native to the Amazon river basin in Brazil.Due to their distinctive shape, calm behavior, many bright colors and patterns, and dedicated parenting techniques, discus are popular as freshwater aquarium fish, and their aquaculture in several countries in Asia (notably Thailand) [1] is a major industry.