Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20 - 23; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 9 - 10
- Recorder
- Cristina V. Garilao
Trophic Strategy
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Occurs in coastal waters, over soft, muddy bottoms. Abundant in brackish estuaries. Feeds mainly on small crustaceans.
- Recorder
- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
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Occurs in coastal waters, over soft, muddy bottoms (Ref. 5217). Abundant in brackish estuaries (Ref. 5217). Feeds mainly on small crustaceans, often hunting in schools (Ref. 4537, 35237). Mostly used in the manufacture of sub-products (Ref. 3702).
Importance
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fisheries: minor commercial; price category: medium; price reliability: very questionable: based on ex-vessel price for species in this family
