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Sillago soringa Dutt & Sujatha, 1982 Soringa sillago |
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FAO |
| Family: | Sillaginidae (Smelt-whitings) | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 5 - 30 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: East coast of India. Although regarded as a distinct species, its close similarity to Sillago asiatica indicates that the latter species is a junior synonym of Sillago soringa. Both species are being retained pending a full study of the Indian material (Ref. 6335). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-21; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 22-22; Vertebrae: 34-34 | |||
| Biology: | An inshore species associated with sandy bottoms (Ref. 6205). Oviparous (Ref. 205) | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||