| Family: |
Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) |
| Max. size: |
30 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; brackish; marine; depth range - 40 m, amphidromous |
| Distribution: |
Indian Ocean: Pakistan eastward to the west coast of the Malay Peninsula. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26-29; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 7-7 |
| Biology: |
Found in inshore waters. Enters estuaries (Ref. 4833). Feeds on small fishes and invertebrates. Sold fresh and dried-salted in markets. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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