Indian sillago (Sillago indica)

Scientific name: Sillago indica McKay, Dutt & Sujatha, 1985

Indian sillago (Sillago indica)

The Indian sillago (Sillago indica) is a marine fish of the family Sillaginidae. Native range: Indian Ocean, East and west coasts of India. Generally confused with other sillaginids in commercial catches.

Biology

Inhabit inshore coastal waters. Oviparous. Also caught using driftnets and mini-trawlers.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Sillago indica
Family
Sillaginidae (Smelt-whitings)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
17.0
Depth range
0–30 m (0–98 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; non-migratory; depth range 0 - 30 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Indian Ocean: East and west coasts of India. Generally confused with other sillaginids in commercial catches.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Tm about 3; Tmax probably 5; Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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