Sillaginidae (Smelt-whitings) |
15 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; marine; depth range 5 - 30 m, non-migratory |
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). |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-21; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 22-22; Vertebrae: 34-34 |
An inshore species associated with sandy bottoms (Ref. 6205). Oviparous (Ref. 205) |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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