Kathala croaker

Kathala axillaris

Twenty Seven Centimeters Sciaenid Fish from Asian Waters

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
South Asia
Medium
Tropical fish

The kathala croaker (Kathala axillaris) is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Sciaenidae, the drums and croakers. This species is found in the Indian Ocean off South Asia. It is the only species in the monospecific genus Kathala.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Surgeonfishes and Allies
Family: Sciaenidae
Genus: Kathala
Maximum length: 27 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Indian Ocean: coasts of India and Sri Lanka. Reported from Pakistan (Ref. 2872 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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