Diagnostic Description
(
Anglèis
)
fornì da Fishbase
Body slender and not very deep; dorsal profile slightly concave behind the eyes; lateral line extending to posterior edge of caudal fin; second anal spine, when folded down, well removed from origin of caudal fin; pectoral and pelvic fins sub-equal; anal fin with 6 rays; back blue gray; belly white; lateral line very dark; fins charcoal gray (Ref. 55763).
Trophic Strategy
(
Anglèis
)
fornì da Fishbase
Feeds on fish, invertebrates and detritus (Ref. 9595).
Biology
(
Anglèis
)
fornì da Fishbase
Adults enter mangrove areas and lagoons. Also occur in estuaries (Ref. 11035) and fresh water (Ref. 4537), as well as rustic ponds (Ref. 85798).
Importance
(
Anglèis
)
fornì da Fishbase
fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes
