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Sillago nierstraszi Hardenberg, 1941 Rough sillago |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Sillaginidae (Smelt-whitings) | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: southern New Guinea. Known only from the holotype which could not be located. In most features, this species is similar to Sillago analis and may prove to be a senior synonym. Further collection is necessary to resolve the identity of this species. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-17; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 17-17 | |||
| Biology: | Occur in inshore benthic areas (Ref. 6205). Oviparous (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||