Table 1 Morphometric measurements in mm and as a percentage of standard length (%SL), counts and weight in grams recorded in the specimen of Rhabdosargus sarba caught off the Syrian coast
Morphometric measurements | mm | SL% |
|---|---|---|
Total length (TL) | 163 | 124.4% |
Fork length (FL) | 146 | 111.5% |
Standard length (SL) | 131 | 100% |
Body depth (BD) | 60 | 45.80% |
Head length | 36 | 27.5% |
Eye diameter | 10 | 7.63% |
Pre-orbital length | 10 | 7.63% |
Post-orbital length | 14 | 10.7% |
Pre-dorsal length | 42 | 32.06% |
Dorsal fin base length | 69 | 52.7% |
Pectoral length | 45 | 34.4% |
Pre-anal length | 82 | 62.6% |
Anal fin base length | 25 | 19.08% |
Counts | ||
Dorsal fin rays | XI + 13 | |
Anal fin rays | III + 11 | |
Pectoral fin rays | 14 | |
Pored lateral- line scales | 60 | |
Scale rows above / below lateral line | 6½ - 14½ | |
Gill rakers | 5 + 8 = 13 | |
Standard length/ body depth | 2.18 | |
Total weight (TW) g | 66.45 | |