Sillago Sinica
📖 Overview
Sillago Sinica (Sillago sinica) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sillaginidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
It differs from other Sillago species; the 1st dorsal fin S. sinica sp. nov. has X or XI (not to XII); scales above lateral line 7 or 8; gill rakers 2-4+6-8; vertebra: abdominal 13-17 (mostly 15), modified 0-4 (mostly 2), caudal 19-24 (mostly 21), and total 37-39 (mostly 38). We could also see apparent differences among pictures of otoliths of the 6 Sillago species with S. sinica sp. nov. having a kernel-shaped otolith with a wavy edge. Genetic analysis also showed interspecific differentiation among the 6 Sillago species .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sillago Sinica is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Sillago Sinica is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Sillago Sinica is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; benthopelagic. Tropical; 28°N - 27°N, 120°E - 121°E
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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