Description
Body oval, both contours equally arched. Scales strongly ctenoid on eyed side, mostly weakly ctenoid on blind side with some cycloid. Eyed side with 3 longitudinal rows of small patches of scales with obvious black sensory filaments on scales. Eyes on right side, separated by small scaly interorbital space. Mouth small, jaws curved, cleft reaching to vertical through middle of lower eye. Lateral line with high rounded arch on head not directed posteriorly, ending above upper eye. Dorsal and anal fins joined to caudal fin; pectoral fins well developed, the left somewhat shorter than the right; pelvic fins moderately symmetrical in size, and symmetrical in position.
Size
Maximum length: 24.0 cm (TL), common length: 7-12 cm (TL)
Diet
Bottom-living invertebrates, especially small crustaceans.
Utilization
Marketed fresh, frozen, and dried-salted
Gears
Gillnet, trawl