Diagnostic Description
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Usually has dark spot (larger than pupil) on lateral line just behind gill opening.
- Recorder
- Grace Tolentino Pablico
Trophic Strategy
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Occurs in sea grass beds from near shore to at least 22 m. Small individuals have been known to form small aggregations. Feeds primarily on invertebrates.
- Recorder
- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
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Occurs in sea grass beds from near shore to at least 22 m. Small individuals have been known to form small aggregations. Feeds primarily on invertebrates. Marketed mostly fresh and frozen (Ref. 9739).
Importance
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fisheries: commercial; bait: occasionally
