Small-scale sillago
📖 Overview
Found in tidal flats in the estuary zone near large rivers. Oviparous . Fishery is declining possibly due to habitat alteration by reclamation and pollution. The flesh is firm and well accepted in Japan .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20 - 22; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 22 - 24; Vertebrae: 39 - 40. Swim bladder with two posterior extensions. Body is pale brown to dull brown above, lighter below; a faint mid-lateral stripe usually present; dorsal fins dusky terminally with five or six rows of dusky spots on second dorsal fin membranes, other fins hyaline.: elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Small-scale sillago is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; non-migratory; depth range 0 - 30 m . Subtropical; 37°N - 21°N, 117°E - 142°E Northwest Pacific: southern Japan and Taiwan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Small-scale sillago is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Small-scale sillago has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
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