Sillago nierstraszi Hardenberg, 1941
Rough sillago
photo by FAO

Family:  Sillaginidae (Smelt-whitings)
Max. size:  25 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine, 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 (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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