Author: (Bloch, 1795)
FBname: Black pomfret
Comments: Adults inhabit coastal areas with muddy substrate.  Found near the bottom during daytime and near the surface at night.  They also enter estuaries (Ref. 1479).  Normally form large schools (Ref. 5213).  Swim on its side near the surface (Ref. 3197).  Feed on zooplankton (Ref. 30573).  Excellent food fish (Ref. 3197); marketed fresh, may be dried or salted (Ref. 5284).