Soringa sillago (Sillago soringa)

Species facts

Scientific name

Sillago soringa

Family

Sillaginidae (Smelt-whitings)

Order

Perciformes (Perch-like fish)

Class

Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)

Maximum length

15.0

Depth range

5–30 m (16–98 ft)

Environment

Marine; demersal; non-migratory; depth range 5 - 30 m

Climate

Tropical

Distribution

Eastern Indian Ocean: East coast of India. Although regarded as a distinct species, its close similarity to Sillago asiatica indicates that the latter species is a junior synonym of Sillago soringa. Both species are being retained pending a full study of the Indian material.

Conservation status (IUCN)

Not Evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Uses

Fisheries: of no interest

Resilience

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)