The Arabian sillago (Sillago arabica) is a saltwater fish of the family Sillaginidae that grows up to 22 cm.
Description
The Arabian sillago is a sillago or whiting (Sillaginidae) from shallow coastal water of the northwest Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea and the Persian Gulf. The species grows to about 18 cm and has a slender, elongate, sandy to silvery body with a pointed snout and a small, inferior mouth. As a bottom-dweller it roots in sand and mud bottoms of beaches and estuaries for worms, small crustaceans and molluscs. The fish is harmless to humans and is a valued food fish.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Arabian sillago?
The Arabian sillago has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Arabian sillago live?
The Arabian sillago lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Arabian sillago get?
The Arabian sillago grows to a maximum of about 22 cm.
Is the Arabian sillago dangerous to humans?
No, the Arabian sillago is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Sillago
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