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Oceanic species with a semi-obligate commensal relationship with sharks, rays, other bony fishes and turtles (Ref. 5217). Young are usually associated with jellyfish and drifting seaweed (Ref. 2850, 9563). Feeds on scraps of host's left over, parasites and excrement; also on small fishes and invertebrates (Ref. 5288). Marketed fresh and salted or dried (Ref. 9283). Captured at the surface using hand nets (Ref. 26165).
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Prionotus punctatus (Bloch, 1793)
Bluewing searobin |
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Dasyatis bennetti (Müller & Henle, 1841)
Bennett's stingray |
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Ilisha filigera (Valenciennes, 1847)
Coromandel ilisha |
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Sphoeroides spengleri (Bloch, 1785)
Bandtail puffer |
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Chiloscyllium indicum (Gmelin, 1789)
Slender bambooshark |