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Filimanus xanthonema (Valenciennes, 1831) Yellowthread threadfin |
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photo by
CSIRO |
| Family: | Polynemidae (Threadfins) | |||
| Max. size: | 14 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: east coast of India to Lombok, Indonesia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13; Anal soft rays: 10-12. Distinguished by having six (occasionally five or seven) pectoral filaments, not reaching midpoint of anal fin; depth of posterior margin of maxilla less than eye diameter; snout pointed; and body in life usually dusky yellow or green above and silvery below. | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits muddy bottoms (Ref. 57343). Feeds on small crustaceans (Ref. 57343). Protandric species (Ref. 57343). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||