| Family: |
Sillaginidae (Smelt-whitings) |
| Max. size: |
14.9 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 22.8 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Lumbucan Island, Palawan, Philippines. This species is similar to Sillago ingenuua and may prove to be a senior synonym. Further collection at the type locality is necessary to resolve the identity of this species. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-18; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 17-17. Cheek with three rows of scales, those on the upper row cycloid, and those on the lower two rows ctenoid. No irregular dark blotches on sides; a wide brilliant, silvery stripe on each side of the body. |
| Biology: |
Oviparous (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 September 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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