Sillago arabica McKay & McCarthy, 1989
Arabian sillago
Sillago arabica
photo by FAO

 Family:  Sillaginidae (Smelt-whitings)
 Max. size:  15.7 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 34.2 g
 Environment:  demersal; depth range 0 - 5 m, non-migratory
 Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 13-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-24; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 22-24; Vertebrae: 38-40. Swim bladder without anterior extensions and with a single posterior extension. No irregular dark blotches.
 Biology:  Inhabit shallow coastal waters (Ref. 6205). Oviparous (Ref. 205)
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Sa-a, Pascualita - 26.10.93
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 16.05.17
 Checked by: Sa-a, Pascualita - 17.08.94

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