| Family: |
Scatophagidae (Scats) |
| Max. size: |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Somalia (Ref. 30573) and Kenya to South Africa, Australia and Papua New Guinea. Also found in the rivers and lagoons of East Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-18; Anal spines: 4-4; Anal soft rays: 14-15 |
| Biology: |
Common in harbors and estuaries (Ref. 5480); also found in rivers and lagoons. Forms shoals (Ref. 5480). Feeds on detritus and benthic invertebrates (Ref. 30573). Antirolateral glandular groove with venom gland (Ref. 57406). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2016 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
venomous |
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