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Sillago arabica McKay & McCarthy, 1989 Arabian sillago |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Sillaginidae (Smelt-whitings) | |||
| Max. size: | 22 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 87.0 g | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 13-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-24; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 22-24; Vertebrae: 38-40. Swim bladder without anterior extensions and with a single posterior extension. No irregular dark blotches. | |||
| Biology: | Inhabit shallow coastal waters (Ref. 6205). Oviparous (Ref. 205) | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 February 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||