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Sillago megacephalus Lin, 1933 Large-headed sillago |
| Family: | Sillaginidae (Smelt-whitings) | |||
| Max. size: | 15.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: Hainan, China. This species is possibly a junior synonym of Sillago sihama. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-22; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 23-23. Very similar to S. sihama but with the head length 33% of standard length. | |||
| Biology: | Oviparous (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||