Mud Sillago
Sillago lutea
Also known as: Mud Whiting, Sand Borer, Sand-smelt, Whiting
- Mud Whiting
- Sand Borer
- Sand-smelt
- Whiting
Overview
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.
Major food source for the fishing industry and highly prized by the recreational fisherman.
How to identify
- Behaviour
- buries in sandschooling
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Indo-West Pacific
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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.
Adult photos 1
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