| Family: |
Pristigasteridae (Pristigasterids) |
| Max. size: |
20 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; brackish; marine |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Java Sea, Singapore north to East China Sea at Foochow. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 54-65. Belly convex in front, with 30 to 33 scutes. Mouth pointing obliquely upward. Pectoral fin distinctly shorter than head; dorsal fin small, well behind midpoint of body; anal fin long, its origin well before dorsal fin origin. |
| Biology: |
Found along shores and in estuaries. Probably similar to O. tardoore, but more specimens and data needed. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 28 February 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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