Spotnape ponyfish (Nuchequula nuchalis)

Image source: Jo's Animal Database
General data
- Main name: Spotnape ponyfish
- Climates: Subtropical, Temperate
- Habitat: Saltwater
- Native: Asia
- Distribution: Pacific Ocean, East China Sea, Sea of Japan (East Sea)
Classification
- Genus: Nuchequula - Nuchequula
- Family: Leiognathidae - Slimys, slipmouths, or ponyfishes
- Order: Acanthuriformes - Surgeonfishes
- Class: Teleostei - Ray-finned fishes
- Superclass: Osteichthyes - Bony fishes
Description
Northwest Pacific: southern Japan, Taiwan and from Fujian south to the Gulf of Tong King. Max length: 25 cm TL Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 14. Deep-bodied, dark blotch on nape with highly reflective silvery areas next to it. Found in shallow coastal and brackish waters. Aggregates in schools. Commonly caught by anglers. Produces sound.