Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 10
- Recorder
- Cristina V. Garilao
Trophic Strategy
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Feeds mainly on algae supplemented by small invertebrates. In the Mediterranean, inhabits shallow coastal waters above sandy substrates often covered with sea grass (Ref. 127989). Caught in shallow coastal waters, mainly in muddy quiet areas.
- Recorder
- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
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Caught in shallow coastal waters, mainly in muddy quiet areas. In the northern part of the Indian Ocean, it is caught all year round and consumed fresh. In the southern part of the Indian Ocean, it is fished mainly for bait. Feeds mainly on algae, also invertebrates such as crustaceans and worms.
Importance
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fisheries: commercial; bait: usually
