Description

Also known as Mud Whiting, Sand Borer, Sand-smelt, Whiting.

Found in schools, in muddy or sandy depressions, of silty inshore waters, moving along estuaries, mangroves, sandbars, and sand-flats at high tide to feed. Adults will bury in the sand when threatened.
They feed on crustaceans, molluscs and worms.
Length - 16cm
Depth - 0-60m
Widespread Indo-West Pacific

Major food source for the fishing industry and highly prized by the recreational fisherman. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Sillago-lutea.html