Fishing for King George whiting

Sillaginodes punctatus

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

Saltwater / Mixed

Common depth

7 ft - 656 ft

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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