Small Scaled Whiting [Sillago parvisquamis]
Description
The Small Scaled Whiting, or Sillago parvisquamis, is found throughout the Indo-Pacific region. It is typically found in shallow coastal waters with sandy or muddy bottoms. This species is characterized by its small size, rarely exceeding 15 cm, and has a silvery body with small scales.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Herrings and Anchovies
Clupeiformes
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| Family |
Dorosomatinae
Dorosomatinae
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| Genus |
Heron Sillagos
Herklotsichthys
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