The Western school sillago is a slender, elongated fish found in coastal waters and estuaries. It typically grows to about 8-10 inches and weighs around 0.5-1 pound. Its diet consists mainly of small invertebrates and crustaceans. Known for schooling behavior, this species prefers sandy or muddy substrates where it can blend in and forage effectively. This summary is AI generated
Water type
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Western school sillago
Randwick City coastal waters
length · weight
Western school sillago
length · weight


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