| 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 |
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