Polydactylus mullani (Hora, 1926)
Arabian blackspot threadfin
Polydactylus mullani
photo by Motomura, H.

 Family:  Polynemidae (Threadfins)
 Max. size:  19 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  pelagic-oceanic; depth range 14 - 115 m
 Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Arabian Sea.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-12; Vertebrae: 24-24. With 7 pectoral filaments; uppermost extending well beyond posterior tip of pectoral fin. Pectoral fin rays 19-22% of SL; all rays branched except uppermost 1 or 2. Well-developed swim bladder. A large black spot anteriorly on lateral line (Ref. 40958).
 Biology:  Feeds on shrimps and small fishes (Ref. 57343).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 15.01.02
 Modified by: Sampang-Reyes, Arlene G. - 22.09.08

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