| Menidae (Moonfish) |
| 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
|
reef-associated; depth range 50 - 200 m |
| Indo-West Pacific: East Africa, as far south as Durban in South Africa, to southern Japan and northeastern Australia, east to New Caledonia. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 3-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 40-45; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 30-33. Dorsal spines disappear with age; dark blue above, silvery white below; 2-3 rows of dark spots above and below lateral line (Ref. 4375). |
| Inhabits deeper coastal waters near the bottom on both the continental shelves and around major island groups; sometimes in river estuaries (Ref. 47690, 48635). Found in schools (Ref. 47690, 48635). Feeds on benthic invertebrates (Ref. 5213). Readily dries in air without salting (Ref. 4375, 48635). Marketed fresh and dried (Ref. 47690). Minimum depth from Ref. 30573. |
|
Not Evaluated
(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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