Diagnostic Description
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The head is greatly depressed; the eyes are very small. Second dorsal spine very elongate.
Diseases and Parasites
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Raphidascaris Infection. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)
Migration
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Amphidromous. Refers to fishes that regularly migrate between freshwater and the sea (in both directions), but not for the purpose of breeding, as in anadromous and catadromous species. Sub-division of diadromous. Migrations should be cyclical and predictable and cover more than 100 km.Characteristic elements in amphidromy are: reproduction in fresh water, passage to sea by newly hatched larvae, a period of feeding and growing at sea usually a few months long, return to fresh water of well-grown juveniles, a further period of feeding and growing in fresh water, followed by reproduction there (Ref. 82692).
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25 - 27; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 24 - 27; Vertebrae: 42
Trophic Strategy
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Found in shallow, open muddy bays and estuaries. Feeds on fish, crustaceans and algae.
- Recorder
- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
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Found in shallow, open muddy bays and estuaries (Ref. 4833). Feed on fish, crustaceans and algae. Spawn twice a year during the months of November to February and August to September and the juveniles migrate toward the upper reaches during March and April and during December where they remain for 2 to 3 months. Sexually mature upon reaching a length of 12 cm (Ref. 6205). Oviparous (Ref. 205).
Importance
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fisheries: commercial