Diagnostic Description
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Body somewhat elongate, moderately compressed, with an arched dorsal profile; snout prominent; mouth small and inferior; lower jaw enclosed by upper; edge of preopercle serrate, with 8 to 10 strong spines at the angle; anal rays 8; lower branch of first gill with 13 to 15 gill rakers; body silvery, back darker; flanks without apparent stripes; fins charcoal gray; upper part of branchial cavity black spotted (Ref. 55763).
Trophic Strategy
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Found in shallow water but not common in estuaries with low salinities. Feeds on benthic invertebrates.
- Recorder
- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
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Found in shallow water but not common in estuaries with low salinities (Ref. 9118). Feeds on benthic invertebrates (Ref. 9118).
- Recorder
- Cristina V. Garilao