| Family: |
Sillaginidae (Smelt-whitings) |
| Max. size: |
20 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 13-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-21; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 18-20. Body with faint blotches in two series laterally, the upper row of about 8 or 9 spots, the lowest mid-lateral row with 10 spots; a row of indistinct spots or blotches along the base of the spinous dorsal fin. First dorsal fin with the anterior most interspinous membranes dusted with black spots; the membrane of the second dorsal fin dusted with black; other fins are hyaline. |
| Biology: |
Occur in the shallow coastal waters of the Persian Gulf (Ref. 6205). Oviparous (Ref. 205) |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 February 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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