| Family: |
Triglidae (Searobins), subfamily: Triglinae |
| Max. size: |
16 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 9 - 115 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Common on sand or mud on continental shelves; found at depths down to 115 m. Feeds mainly on crustaceans and mollusks. Of little economic importance, bycatch of bottom trawls. Flesh is firm and delicious (Ref. 13710). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 June 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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