Mud Sillago

Sillago lutea

Mud Sillago

A small sandborer of northern Australian waters, the mud sillago favours muddy and silty bottoms and often turns up alongside banana prawns. It matures at about 10 centimetres and could support a modest bycatch fishery sold whole.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sillaginidae › Sillago

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273945.

FAQ

How deep does the Mud Sillago live?
The Mud Sillago (Sillago lutea) is typically found at 0–60 m.
Is the Mud Sillago dangerous to divers?
The Mud Sillago is harmless to divers.
How big does the Mud Sillago get?
The Mud Sillago grows to about 16 cm.