| Leiognathidae (Slimys, slipmouths, or ponyfishes) |
| 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
|
demersal; depth range 20 - 100 m |
| Indo-West Pacific: east coast of Africa and off southwest India; eastwards to the Philippines; north to Japan; south to Australia. |
|
Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-16; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 14-14. Body silvery and mottled green and dark on back. Head without scales; cheek and breast covered with small scales; nuchal spine present; protracted mouth pointing downward (Ref. 2108). |
| Inhabits shallow waters, usually in schools near the bottom (Ref. 30573, 48635). Feeds mainly on small crustaceans, polychaetes and algae (Ref. 30573). |
|
Not Evaluated
(Ref. 96402)
|
| harmless |
|
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