Large-Scale Sillago
Sillaginops macrolepis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
A whiting like sillago of shallow sandy shores, it grows to around twenty centimetres and will push into freshwater, at least while young. It scatters its eggs to drift in the water rather than guarding them.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sillaginidae › Sillaginops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1021365.
FAQ
- How deep does the Large-Scale Sillago live?
- The Large-Scale Sillago (Sillaginops macrolepis) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Large-Scale Sillago dangerous to divers?
- The Large-Scale Sillago is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Large-Scale Sillago get?
- The Large-Scale Sillago grows to about 20 cm.