| Family: |
Polynemidae (Threadfins) |
| Max. size: |
16 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 10 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12; Vertebrae: 24-24. With 6 pectoral filaments; uppermost extending well beyond posterior tip of pectoral fin. Pectoral fin, rays short, 18-20% of SL; fin base short , 10-11% of SL; all rays branched except uppermost 1 or 2. Second dorsal spine long, 6-9% of SL. Well-developed swim bladder. A large black spot anteriorly on lateral line (Ref. 40958). |
| Biology: |
Found on sandy and muddy bottoms (Ref. 57343). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 February 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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