Diagnostic Description
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Branchiostegal rays: 7 (Ref. 36715).
Life Cycle
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Viviparous (Ref. 36715, 34817).
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 26
Biology
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Juveniles up to 6 cm SL are pelagic (Ref. 9341). An important game fish (Ref. 9341). Viviparous, with planktonic larvae (Ref. 36715). Marketed whole or as fillet (Ref. 9341).
Importance
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fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes
