Diagnostic Description
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Greenish above but predominately silvery; dark line at base of posterior part of dorsal; fins usually yellowish except for edging of dark on tail fin, and usually a dark spot on edge near anterior end of anal fin (Ref. 6885).
- Recorder
- Cristina V. Garilao
Life Cycle
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Viviparous, female carries the developing young (Ref. 205).
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 9 - 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20 - 26; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 29 - 34; Vertebrae: 38 - 42
- Recorder
- Cristina V. Garilao
Biology
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Adults often occur near piers, docks, in bays and sandy areas, but usually in quiet water and offshore areas near rocks (Ref. 2850). Viviparous, female carries the developing young (Ref. 205).
Importance
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fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes; price category: unknown; price reliability:
