Leiognathus dussumieri (Valenciennes, 1835)
Dussumier's pony fish
Species recognized by R Froese & D Pauly (eds),
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Overview
Biology
Source and Additional Information
Found in coral sand bottoms of coastal waters, but also enters estuaries (Ref. 47581). Feeds on small crustaceans, polychaetes, bivalves, foraminiferans, gastropods and nematodes (Ref. 47581). Forms schools (Ref. 47581). Sold dried salted in markets, and also used for fishmeal (Ref. 3424).
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