Western School Whiting
Sillago vittata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–55 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
A small whiting of weed banks and reef edges in shallow water, the western school whiting often shares ground with several close relatives. It spawns in batches with synchronous egg development and is prized for its excellent flesh, reaching about thirty centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sillaginidae › Sillago
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273956.
FAQ
- How deep does the Western School Whiting live?
- The Western School Whiting (Sillago vittata) is typically found at 20–55 m.
- Is the Western School Whiting dangerous to divers?
- The Western School Whiting is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Western School Whiting get?
- The Western School Whiting grows to about 30 cm.