Sillago nierstraszi Hardenberg, 1941
Rough sillago
Sillago nierstraszi
photo by FAO

 Family:  Sillaginidae (Smelt-whitings)
 Max. size:  25 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal, non-migratory
 Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: southern New Guinea. Known only from the holotype which could not be located. In most features, this species is similar to Sillago analis and may prove to be a senior synonym. Further collection is necessary to resolve the identity of this species.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-17; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 17-17
 Biology:  Occur in inshore benthic areas (Ref. 6205). Oviparous (Ref. 205).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Sa-a, Pascualita - 28.10.93
 Modified by: Kesner-Reyes, Kathleen - 20.08.09
 Checked by: Sa-a, Pascualita - 17.08.94

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