Diagnostic Description
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Similar to A. japonicus, but differs from it by having larger values for meristic characters, ctenoid scales on ocular side, shorter distance between dorsal margin of head and eye about 1/3 of eye diameter, and a dark blotch on pectoral and pelvic fins. The male has an elongated 2nd dorsal ray and a darker blotch on the paired fins.
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 108 - 113; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 84 - 89
Importance
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fisheries: of no interest
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- Cristina V. Garilao