African Blackspot Threadfin

With 6 pectoral filaments; uppermost not reaching to (or extending slightly beyond) posterior tip of pectoral fin. Pectoral fin, rays long, 21-26% of SL; fin base long, 10-12% of SL; all rays branched except uppermost 1 or 2. Second dorsal spine long, 7-9% of SL. Well-developed swim bladder. A large black spot anteriorly on lateral line (Ref. 40958).

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 12; Vertebrae: 24

Found in estuaries as well as offshore (Ref. 57343).

Found in estuaries as well as offshore (Ref. 57343).

fisheries: of no interest