Palu

Name : Pomadasys maculatus

Class : Actinopterygii

Order : Perciformes

Family : Haemulidae

Description :

The species is distinguished by small-szied and moderately deep body; Isthumus narrow, forming a groove and chin with two pairs/small pores; There are several dark large elongate blotches on the upper back, one forming a saddle on the nape; Dorsal fin: XII, 13-14; Anal fin: III, 7.

Size

Maximum length: 41.5 cm TL, common length: 25-30 cm TL

Diet

Feeds on crustaceans and fishes

Utilization

It is utilised for fresh/dried consumption

Gears

Gillnet, trawl, seine net, cast net, drag net