| Family: |
Sillaginidae (Smelt-whitings) |
| Max. size: |
34 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Indian Ocean: East and west coasts of India and Vietnam. Generally confused with other sillaginids in commercial catches. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-22; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 22-23; Vertebrae: 34-34. This species is distinguished by the following characters: total vertebrae 34, midline of body with a dark black band; 8-9 lateral processes along entire lateral side of main body of swimbladder, 2 posterior extensions of the swimbladder (Ref. 93385). |
| Biology: |
Inhabit inshore coastal waters (Ref. 6205). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Also caught using driftnets and mini-trawlers. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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