Compressed Toby

Caudal fin with a series of faint, narrow undulating lines (Ref. 559).Description: Characterized further by brownish color with combination of fine blue to white lines and white spots on head and body; dorsal fin base with blue or green-edged black spot; yellowish tail, blue-barred; depth of body at origin of anal fin 2.4-3.1 in SL; head length 2.4-2.6 in SL; snout length 1.4-1.6 in head length; bony interorbital width 2.9-3.8 in head length; caudal peduncle depth 2.0-2.4 in head length; slightly rounded caudal fin (Ref. 90102).

Oviparous (Ref. 205).

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 8 - 9

Inhabits sandy areas of shallow lagoons and channels (Ref. 9710). Also found in silty bays or harbors around wharf pilings.

Inhabits sandy areas of shallow lagoons and channels (Ref. 9710, 48637). Also found in silty bays or harbors around wharf pilings. Adults usually in pairs (Ref. 48637).

fisheries: of no interest