Burato

Name : Ambassis ambassis

Class : Actinopterygii

Order : Perciformes

Family : Ambassidae

Description :

It is characterised with a single supraorbital spine. Rostral spine absent. Preopercle ridge and rear margin serrate. Interopercle edge smooth except for few small serrae at angle. Cheek scales, 2-3 rows. Predorsal scales 13-18. Lateral line continuous

Size

Maximum length: 13.5 cm (TL), common length: 8-12 cm (TL)

Diet

Feeds on crustaceans, fish fry and larvae and insects

Utilization

Marketed as dried-salted

Gears

Gillnet, cast net, drag net