Oriental Sillago
Sillago aeolus
Also known as: Blotchy Sillago, Indo-Pacific Whiting, Oriental Trumpeter Whiting, Sand Smelt, Sillago's, Silver Sillago
- Blotchy Sillago
- Indo-Pacific Whiting
- Oriental Trumpeter Whiting
- Sand Smelt
- Sillago's
- Silver Sillago
Overview
Found in schools, over mud or sandy depressions, of bays and inshore coastal waters.
Juveniles bury in the sand.
Major food source for the fishing industry and highly prized by the recreational fisherman.
How to identify
- Pattern
- brown lines
- Behaviour
- schooling
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Indo-Pacific
- Country only · 1
Found in schools, over mud or sandy depressions, of bays and inshore coastal waters.
Adult photos 1
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