Silver-banded whiting

Sillago argentifasciata

Sillaginid Fish from Central Pacific

Silver
Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Southeast Asia
Elongated
Small
Tropical fish

Silver-banded whiting is known around Western Central Pacific as a marine fish; It occurs in marine waters, and the largest recorded length is 14.9 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Surgeonfishes and Allies
Family: Sillaginidae
Genus: Sillago
Maximum length: 14.9 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Western Central Pacific: Lumbucan Island, Palawan, Philippines. This species is similar to Sillago ingenuua and may prove to be a senior synonym. Further collection at the type locality is necessary to resolve the identity of this species.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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