| Family: |
Nemipteridae (Threadfin breams, Whiptail breams) |
| Max. size: |
18 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 60 - 131 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: including the Laccadive Islands, Sri Lanka, Andaman Sea. Western Pacific: including southern Japan and the South China Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Head scales reaching forward to between middle of eye. Posterior margin of preopercle sloping forward slightly. Lower limb of preopercle naked. Posterior margin of suborbital fine serrate, with a very small spine at upper corner. Pectoral fins long, reaching to or beyond level of anus. Pelvic fins long, reaching to or almost to level of anus. Color: Pale yellowish body, silvery below. |
| Biology: |
Inhabits sandy or muddy bottoms in offshore waters. Usually in small groups, in depths over 50 m (Ref. 48635). Feeds mainly on benthic invertebrates. Also caught with deep-sea shrimp traps. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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