Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 15; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 12 - 13
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- Cristina V. Garilao
Trophic Strategy
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Feeds on fish and shrimps (Ref. 28587).
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Biology
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Inhabits inshore and near-shore areas, over sand or mud bottoms. Usually found alone or in small, loose aggregates. Adults are pelagic, but near continental margins; young are commonly found on coastal and offshore banks (Ref. 7251). Feeds on fish and shrimps (Ref. 28587). Minimum depth from Ref. 26912. Its flesh is very delicate; nevertheless, in certain region like the Pacific and the Indian Ocean, it is toxic (particularly the skin and the viscera) (Ref. 5377). Poisonous, should not be eaten (Ref. 36731).
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Importance
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fisheries: minor commercial; price category: very high; price reliability: very questionable: based on ex-vessel price for species in this family
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