Family: |
Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) |
Max. size: |
16 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine |
Distribution: |
Indian Ocean: restricted to the southeast coasts of India and Sri Lanka. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-30. Scales small. Head scales all cycloid. Total number of scales above and below the lateral line 19-23 (mean= 20). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 27 September 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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