The King George whiting is a slender, elongated fish known for its silvery body and distinctive brown spots. It inhabits coastal waters and seagrass beds, primarily feeding on crustaceans and mollusks. Typically reaching lengths of 14-24 inches and weighing up to 4 pounds, it exhibits a schooling behavior, often found in groups near the seabed. This summary is AI generated
Water type
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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King George whiting
10 in · 6 oz
King George whiting
length · weight


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