Arabian sillago (Sillago arabica) fish species and information / pictures of Arabian sillago - Sillago arabica

Arabian sillago (Sillago arabica) fish species information

Scientific Name
Sillago arabica

Common Name
Arabian sillago

Biology
Dorsal spines (total): 13 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-24; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 22 - 24; Vertebrae: 38 - 40. Swim bladder without anterior extensions and with a single posterior extension. No irregular dark blotches.

Classification

Classified By
McKay & McCarthy, 1989
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Smelt-whitings (Sillaginidae)

Distribution

Region
Western Indian Ocean
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf.
Range
31°N - 23°N, 47°E - 57°E

Environment

Climate
Subtropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
5 m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Marine; demersal; non-migratory; depth range ? - 5 m (Ref. 6205)
Trophic Level
3.19 s.e. 0.41 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
15.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (12 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated