Cynoscion virescens (Cuvier, 1830)
(Sciaenidae, Perciformes)
Distribui-se do Panamá ao sudeste do Brasil em águas costeiras próximas a desembocadura de rios, mas também até 70m de profundidade. Encontrada em fundos de lama ou lama e areia, alimenta-se de crustáceos pelágicos e peixes pequenos. Chega a atingir 1 m de comprimento (Menezes & Figueiredo, 1980; Soares et al.; 2008).
The collection contains otoliths from 1 individuals of this species, ranging from 350 to 350 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 1 analysed otoliths. See more detailed data here (in portuguese).
Otoliths from Cynoscion virescens, with total length of A. 350mm; internal side A1; external side A2; profile of the ventral region A3; click the figures for larger version*
Morphology:
Shape: oblong. Anterior region: rounded. Posterior region: oblique-round. Dorsal edge: lobed to sinuate. Ventral edge: sinuate to irregular. Profile: concave-convex. Rostrum and antirostrum orientation: not applicable. Rostrum: absent. Antirostrum: absent. Pseudorostrum: absent. Pseudoantirostrum: absent. Sulcus acusticus: position median, orientation horizontal, opening pseudo-ostial, morphology heterosulcoid, colliculum heteromorphic, ostium oval, cauda strongly curved tubular.
Description of the terms used
Morphometry:
| Shape indices | Mean ± sd | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| OL / TL % | 5.41 ± 0.00 | 5.41 | 5.41 |
| OH / OL % | 30.38 ± 0.00 | 30.38 | 30.38 |
| OT / OL % | 11.25 ± 0.00 | 11.25 | 11.25 |
| OT / OH % | 37.04 ± 0.00 | 37.04 | 37.04 |
| Circularity | 32.33 ± 0.00 | 32.33 | 32.33 |
| Rectangularity | 0.73 ± 0.00 | 0.73 | 0.73 |
* Vouchers:
Collection identifier for the individuals shown on photography and drawings:
- 25.22.CYVI.PI.AF.3.1 (350 mm)
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