| Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) |
| 21.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; marine |
| Indian Ocean: coasts of India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Myanmar. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 8-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 32-37; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 6-7; Vertebrae: 25-25. Spines absent on supraorbital ridge of frontal in juveniles; transition from cycloid to ctenoid scales initiated at around 120 mm SL; all body scales, except on throat, ctenoid over 200 mm SL; scales absent on soft parts of dorsal and anal fins; lateral line scales covered with small, subsidiary scales; cephalic portion of swimbladder appendage terminating on carotid foramen of cranium (Ref 10086). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 September 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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