Author: (Bleeker, 1851)
FBname: Sharpnose hammer croaker
Comments: Inhabits shallow coastal waters, estuaries, and rivers.  In India, matures at the size of 14 to 16 cm TL; attains an average size of 15.8 cm TL, 20.6 cm TL, and 24 cm TL, at the end of 1 year, 1.5 years and 2 years, respectively.  Juveniles prefer crustaceans and as they grow , show piscivorous tendency (Ref. 9772).  Marketed fresh and dried salted (Ref. 3490).