Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3 - 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 40-45; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 30 - 33. Dorsal spines disappear with age; dark blue above, silvery white below; 2-3 rows of dark spots above and below lateral line.
Size
Maximum length: 28.3 cm (TL), common length: 15-20 cm (TL)
Diet
Feeds on benthic invertebrates
Utilization
Marketed as fresh and dried
Gears
Trawl