Description
This species is characterised by the presence of a swim bladder with a single posterior extension, a short bulbous projection anteriorly with 1-3 anterolobate or recurved projections; no tubular extensions anteriorly. Body color is uniform pale tan, with the second dorsal fin spotted.
Size
Maximum length : 24.5 cm (TL), common length : 13-18 cm (TL)
Diet
Feeds on benthic worms and crustaceans
Utilization
It is marketed in fresh, frozen and salt dried
Gears
Gillnet, hook and line, trawl