Fishing for Small-scale sillago

Sillago parvisquamis

The Small-scale sillago is a slender, elongated fish found in coastal and estuarine waters. It typically reaches up to 12 inches in length and weighs around 1 pound. This species has a silvery body with small scales. It feeds on small invertebrates and plankton. Known for its schooling behavior, it prefers sandy or muddy substrates. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Endangered

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase