The School whiting (Sillago robusta) is a saltwater fish of the family Sillaginidae that grows up to 30 cm.
Description
The stout whiting is a sand whiting (Sillaginidae) from the waters around Australia. The species reaches about 30 cm and has a slender, silvery, sand-coloured body. It occurs in bays and estuaries, but more often in deeper water further offshore, on sand bottoms. Juveniles feed mainly on small crustaceans such as copepods and mysids; larger individuals take more worms and larger prey. When threatened the species quickly burrows into the sand. It is landed as bycatch in trawl fisheries, but is of modest culinary value.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the School whiting?
The School whiting has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the School whiting live?
The School whiting lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the School whiting get?
The School whiting grows to a maximum of about 30 cm. On average the species is around 20 cm.
Is the School whiting dangerous to humans?
No, the School whiting is harmless to humans.
Is the School whiting edible?
The School whiting is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Sillago
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