Boutan's Sillago
Sillago boutani
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 20 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
Boutan's sillago is an inshore fish that works silty bottoms, sifting the soft substrate for small prey. A modest member of the whiting family, it spawns by scattering eggs and grows to about 20 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sillaginidae › Sillago
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273937.
FAQ
- How deep does the Boutan's Sillago live?
- The Boutan's Sillago (Sillago boutani) is typically found at to 20 m.
- Is the Boutan's Sillago dangerous to divers?
- The Boutan's Sillago is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Boutan's Sillago get?
- The Boutan's Sillago grows to about 20 cm.