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Name : Aluterus scriptus

Common Name : Chamat
Class : Actinopterygii
Order : Tetraodontiformes
Family : Monacanthidae
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Description

This species is characterised by olive brown to grey coloured body which is deeply compressed and elaongated. The body is covered with blue lines and spots. Caudal fin is rounded and long.


Size

Maximum length: 71.4 cm (TL), common length: 40-55 cm (TL)


Diet

Feed on algae, seagrass and small invertebrates


Utilization

It is marketed in fresh form and utilised as an aquarium fish


Gears

Trawl, gillnet, trap, hook and line