Filimanus xanthonema (Valenciennes, 1831)
Yellowthread threadfin
photo by CSIRO

Family:  Polynemidae (Threadfins)
Max. size:  14 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 30 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: east coast of India to Lombok, Indonesia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13; Anal soft rays: 10-12. Distinguished by having six (occasionally five or seven) pectoral filaments, not reaching midpoint of anal fin; depth of posterior margin of maxilla less than eye diameter; snout pointed; and body in life usually dusky yellow or green above and silvery below.
Biology:  Inhabits muddy bottoms (Ref. 57343). Feeds on small crustaceans (Ref. 57343). Protandric species (Ref. 57343).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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