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| SEALIFE EXPEDITION |
| Saltwater Fish Species |
| Common ponyfish, Slipmouth |
| Family: Leiognathidae Scientific name: Leiognathus equulus (Forsskal) Local name: Cermin Distribution: Shallow coastal waters to about 50m depth Size commonly caught: 12-16cm total length Notes: The largest of the Leiognathids. Mouth points downwards when protracted. Has faint narrow vertical lines on its back and a dark saddle on its caudal peduncle. Sold fresh. |
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