Description
Body is silvery white in colour. Chin with 2 pores followed by a pit containing a pore on each side. Fin spines are very strong and 2nd anal fin spine enlarged . The caudal fin blackish in colour. Pectoral, pelvic and anal fins are bright yellow in colour
Size
Maximum length: 38.2 cm (TL), common length: 25-30 cm (TL)
Diet
Feeds on invertebrates and small fishes
Utilization
It is marketed in fresh, frozen and chilled form
Gears
Gillnet, trawl, hook and line