Sand Sillago
Sillago ciliata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–46 m
- Max size: 51 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Schools of this slender silvery fish work the surf zones and sandbars of coastal beaches, dropping further offshore as they age. It lives almost entirely over sandy ground, and the young crowd the shallows of rivers and estuaries as far up as the tide reaches. Anglers in eastern Australia prize it as fine table fish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sillaginidae › Sillago
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273939.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sand Sillago live?
- The Sand Sillago (Sillago ciliata) is typically found at 0–46 m.
- Is the Sand Sillago dangerous to divers?
- The Sand Sillago is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sand Sillago get?
- The Sand Sillago grows to about 51 cm.