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Sillago indica McKay, Dutt & Sujatha, 1985 Indian sillago |
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| Family: | Sillaginidae (Smelt-whitings) | |||
| Max. size: | 34 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Indian Ocean: East and west coasts of India and Vietnam. Generally confused with other sillaginids in commercial catches. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-22; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 22-23; Vertebrae: 34-34. This species is distinguished by the following characters: total vertebrae 34, midline of body with a dark black band; 8-9 lateral processes along entire lateral side of main body of swimbladder, 2 posterior extensions of the swimbladder (Ref. 93385). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabit inshore coastal waters (Ref. 6205). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Also caught using driftnets and mini-trawlers. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||