Fishing for Western school sillago

Sillago bassensis

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

Saltwater

Common depth

3 ft - 197 ft

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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