Chirocentrus nudus


Chirocentrus nudus, the whitefin wolf-herring, is a fish species from the genus Chirocentrus of the family Chirocentridae. It is a coastal fish found in Marine neritic waters feeding mainly on other small fish.

Description

Whitefin wolf-herring have slender, elongated bodies, fang like canine teeth, and small scales. They can grow up to in length and around in weight. Compared to the closely related dorab wolf-herring, C. nudus has a longer pectoral fin.

Range

Whitefin wolf-herring are found throughout the Indo-Pacific, mainly in Indonesia and Oceania and possibly in the Mascarene Islands. They share some range with C. dorab.

Fisheries

The whitefin wolf-herring is a commercial species which is sold fresh, dried, salted or frozen. It is also a game fish. Whitefin wolf-herring is a commonly eaten fish in many Asian and European countries.