Caranx latus Agassiz, 1831
(Carangidae, Perciformes)
The collection contains otoliths from 33 individuals of this species, ranging from 143 to 196 mm of total length. Click here to see the map of the sampling area for the individuals of this species. The following summaries contains data from 2 analysed otoliths. See more detailed data here (in portuguese).
Otoliths from Caranx latus, with total length of A. 171mm; internal side A1; external side A2; profile of the ventral region A3; click the figures for larger version*
Morphology:
Shape: fusiform to lanceolated (50%), fusiform (50%). Anterior region: lanceolated (50%), peaked (50%). Posterior region: oblique-round. Dorsal edge: lobed to sinuate. Ventral edge: lobed. Profile: concave-convex. Rostrum and antirostrum orientation: not applicable. Rostrum: Developed. Antirostrum: absent. Pseudorostrum: absent. Pseudoantirostrum: absent. Sulcus acusticus: position median, orientation descending, opening ostial, morphology heterosulcoid, colliculum heteromorphic, ostium funnel-like, cauda strongly curved tubular.
Description of the terms used
Morphometry:
Shape indices | Mean ± sd | Minimum | Maximum |
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OL / TL % | 2.54 ± 0.06 | 2.50 | 2.59 |
OH / OL % | 40.36 ± 2.15 | 38.84 | 41.88 |
OT / OL % | 10.71 ± 1.49 | 9.66 | 11.76 |
OT / OH % | 26.48 ± 2.28 | 24.86 | 28.09 |
Circularity | 22.05 ± 0.9 | 21.41 | 22.68 |
Rectangularity | 0.68 ± 0.00 | 0.68 | 0.68 |
* Vouchers:
Collection identifier for the individuals shown on photography and drawings:
- 25.13.CALA.BAII.CER.2/1.28 (171 mm)
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