Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) |
30 cm SL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 5 years |
benthopelagic; marine |
Indo-Pacific: India and Sri Lanka to the South China Sea, Borneo and the Malay Peninsula. |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-30; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Lower part of body with a golden tinge; pectoral, pelvic and anal fins yellow; a faint steel blue blotch on gill cover (Ref. 9772). |
Inhabits shallow coastal waters (Ref. 9772). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 September 2019 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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