| Family: |
Polynemidae (Threadfins) |
| Max. size: |
73.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; brackish; marine; depth range 5 - 8 m |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: China, Japan and Viet Nam. Not reported from the vicinity of oceanic islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 14-16. Pectoral filaments 4; fin membranes black. Vomer with deciduous tooth plates on both sides. Posterior part of maxilla deep, 3% of SL. Short tooth plate extension onto lateral surface of lower jaw, 8-9% SL (Ref. 41639). |
| Biology: |
Found in shallow coastal waters and estuaries (Ref. 125475). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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