| Family: |
Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) |
| Max. size: |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Indian Ocean: coasts of India and Sri Lanka, probably extending to Thailand and Malaysia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in coastal waters. An important foodfish. Sold fresh and dried salted in markets. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 September 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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