| Family: |
Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) |
| Max. size: |
46 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: near Lae, Papua New Guinea. Known only from 2 specimens. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23-24; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Dark or dull brown above, slightly paler below (Ref. 9772). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits shallow coastal waters (Ref. 9772). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 30 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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