genus sillago (Meaning)
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genus sillago (n)
type genus of the Sillaginidae
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus sillago
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
genus sillago Sentence Examples
- The genus Sillago encompasses 29 species of coastal fishes known as whiting.
- Sillago sihama, the Indian whiting, is a popular food fish in the Indian subcontinent.
- Sillago maculata, the spotted whiting, is a fast-swimming predatory fish found in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Sillago bassensis, the southern whiting, is an important commercial species in Australia.
- Sillago schomburgkii, the yellowfin whiting, is a small species found in tropical Australian waters.
- The genus Sillago is characterized by elongated, silver-colored bodies with prominent dorsal and pectoral fins.
- Sillago species are typically found in shallow coastal waters, often near sandy or rocky bottoms.
- They are carnivorous fish, feeding on small invertebrates and other fish.
- The DNA analysis of the genus Sillago revealed high levels of genetic diversity within the species.
- The conservation of the genus Sillago is crucial for maintaining the health of coastal ecosystems.
FAQs About the word genus sillago
type genus of the Sillaginidae
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The genus Sillago encompasses 29 species of coastal fishes known as whiting.
Sillago sihama, the Indian whiting, is a popular food fish in the Indian subcontinent.
Sillago maculata, the spotted whiting, is a fast-swimming predatory fish found in the Indo-Pacific region.
Sillago bassensis, the southern whiting, is an important commercial species in Australia.
