Chamat

Name : Aluterus scriptus

Class : Actinopterygii

Order : Tetraodontiformes

Family : Monacanthidae

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