| Family: |
Polynemidae (Threadfins) |
| Max. size: |
22.2 cm TL (male/unsexed); 28.5 cm TL (female); max.weight: 135.0 g; max.weight: 248.0 g |
| Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 14 - 115 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Arabian Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-12; Vertebrae: 24-24. With 7 pectoral filaments; uppermost extending well beyond posterior tip of pectoral fin. Pectoral fin rays 19-22% of SL; all rays branched except uppermost 1 or 2. Well-developed swim bladder. A large black spot anteriorly on lateral line (Ref. 40958). |
| Biology: |
Feeds on shrimps and small fishes (Ref. 57343). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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