Palu

Name : Pomadasys guoraca

Class : Actinopterygii

Order : Perciformes

Family : Haemulidae

Description :

Body is silvery white in colour. Chin with 2 pores followed by a pit containing a pore on each side. Fin spines are very strong and 2nd anal fin spine enlarged . The caudal fin blackish in colour. Pectoral, pelvic and anal fins are bright yellow in colour  

Size

Maximum length: 38.2 cm (TL), common length: 25-30 cm (TL)

Diet

Feeds on invertebrates and small fishes

Utilization

It is marketed in fresh, frozen and chilled form

Gears

Gillnet, trawl, hook and line