Acanthopagrus omanensis Iwatsuki & Heemstra, 2010
Black Margined Seabream
Acanthopagrus omanensis
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Sparidae (Porgies)
Max. size:  14.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Indian Ocean: currently known only from Duqm, Oman.
Diagnosis:  Distinguished from all congeners of Acanthopagrus by the following combination: scale rows between fifth dorsal-fin spine base and lateral line 5½; front edge of dorsal scaly area on head forming an obtuse angle pointing anteriorly; pored lateral-line scales 45 or 46; second anal-fin spine (2AS) slender, and subequal to third anal-fin spine (3AS), ratio of 2AS/3AS = 1.01–1.06; ventral edge of first two infraorbitals straight; no scales on preopercular flange; wide black margin on dorsal and caudal fins, and pelvic- and analfin membrane black; molariform teeth poorly developed in both jaws (Ref. 83673).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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