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	~~'''Sillago''' is a genus~~ of fish ~~in the family~~ [[Sillaginidae]] ~~which are commonly referred to as~~ '''~~whitings~~'''. This genus is the largest in the family, containing over 30 species that are distributed throughout the [[Indo-Pacific]] region. They are found in a variety of habitats, from coastal beaches to deep offshore waters.		{{short description\|Species of fish}}
			{{Taxobox
			\| name = Sillago
			\| image = Sillago_parvisquamis_01.JPG
			\| image_caption = Sillago parvisquamis
			\| regnum = [[Animalia]]
			\| phylum = [[Chordata]]
			\| classis = [[Actinopterygii]]
			\| ordo = [[Perciformes]]
			\| familia = [[Sillaginidae]]
			\| genus = '''Sillago'''
			}}

	~~== Description ==~~		'''Sillago''' is a genus of fish in the family [[Sillaginidae]], commonly known as smelt-whitings. These fish are found in the Indo-Pacific region and are known for their elongated bodies and silvery appearance.

	~~Species~~ of '''Sillago''' are ~~small to medium-sized fish~~, ~~typically measuring between 10~~ and ~~40 cm in length~~. They have ~~elongated, slightly compressed bodies~~, with a dorsal fin ~~that is divided into two parts. The first part consists of short spines, while~~ the second ~~part is composed of~~ soft ~~rays~~. The anal fin is ~~similar in shape to the second part of the dorsal fin~~. The ~~mouth~~ is small ~~and terminal~~, ~~with a band of villiform teeth in the jaws~~.		==Description==
			[[File:Sillago_parvisquamis_01.JPG\|thumb\|right\|Sillago parvisquamis]]
			Members of the genus ''Sillago'' are characterized by their slender, elongated bodies and a distinctive silvery coloration. They typically have two dorsal fins, with the first dorsal fin being spiny and the second soft-rayed. The anal fin is also soft-rayed. The body is covered with small, cycloid scales.

	== Distribution and habitat ==		==Distribution and habitat==
			''Sillago'' species are distributed throughout the Indo-Pacific region, from the eastern coast of Africa to the western Pacific Ocean. They inhabit coastal waters, estuaries, and sometimes enter freshwater rivers. These fish are often found over sandy or muddy substrates where they can blend in with their surroundings.

	The '''Sillago''~~' genus is widely distributed throughout the [[Indo-Pacific]] region~~, ~~from the eastern coast of Africa to Japan~~ and ~~Australia~~. They are ~~found in a variety of habitats~~, ~~including coastal beaches, estuaries, and offshore waters down~~ to ~~depths of around 90 m. Some species are also known to enter freshwater environments~~.		==Diet==
			The diet of ''Sillago'' species primarily consists of small invertebrates, such as crustaceans and polychaete worms. They are benthic feeders, using their elongated snouts to probe the substrate for food.

	== ~~Diet~~ ==		==Reproduction==
			''Sillago'' species are known to spawn in shallow coastal waters. The eggs are pelagic, and the larvae are planktonic, drifting with the currents until they develop into juvenile fish and settle in suitable habitats.

	'''Sillago''' species are ~~primarily [[carnivorous]], feeding on a diet~~ of ~~small invertebrates such as crustaceans, mollusks~~, and ~~worms~~. They are ~~also known to consume small fish~~ and ~~algae~~.		==Economic importance==
			''Sillago'' species are of commercial importance in many regions, particularly in Southeast Asia and Australia. They are caught using various methods, including trawling and seine nets, and are valued for their delicate flesh.

	== ~~Commercial importance~~ ==		==Species==
			The genus ''Sillago'' includes several species, some of which are:
	~~Many species of '~~''Sillago''~~' are~~ of ~~significant commercial importance, particularly in Asia where they are targeted by both commercial and recreational fisheries. They~~ are ~~also popular in aquaculture due to their fast growth rates and high market value.~~		* ''[[Sillago sihama]]'' - commonly known as the silver sillago or northern whiting.
			* ''[[Sillago japonica]]'' - known as the Japanese whiting.
	~~== Conservation status ==~~		* ''[[Sillago parvisquamis]]'' - the small-scale whiting.

	~~The conservation status of~~ '''~~Sillago~~''' ~~species varies, with some species considered to be of least concern by the~~ [[~~International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)\|IUCN~~]]~~, while others are listed~~ as ~~vulnerable or endangered due to overfishing and habitat loss~~.

	~~== See also ==~~

			==Related pages==
	* [[Sillaginidae]]		* [[Sillaginidae]]
	* [[~~Indo-Pacific~~]]		* [[Perciformes]]
	* [[~~International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)\|IUCN~~]]		* [[Actinopterygii]]

	[[Category:~~Fish~~]]		[[Category:Sillaginidae]]
	[[Category:~~Marine fauna~~ of the Indo-Pacific]]		[[Category:Perciformes]]
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	~~{{food-stub}}~~

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'''Sillago''' is a genus of fish in the family [[Sillaginidae]] which are commonly referred to as '''whitings'''. This genus is the largest in the family, containing over 30 species that are distributed throughout the [[Indo-Pacific]] region. They are found in a variety of habitats, from coastal beaches to deep offshore waters.

== Description ==

Species of '''Sillago''' are small to medium-sized fish, typically measuring between 10 and 40 cm in length. They have elongated, slightly compressed bodies, with a dorsal fin that is divided into two parts. The first part consists of short spines, while the second part is composed of soft rays. The anal fin is similar in shape to the second part of the dorsal fin. The mouth is small and terminal, with a band of villiform teeth in the jaws.

== Distribution and habitat ==

The '''Sillago''' genus is widely distributed throughout the [[Indo-Pacific]] region, from the eastern coast of Africa to Japan and Australia. They are found in a variety of habitats, including coastal beaches, estuaries, and offshore waters down to depths of around 90 m. Some species are also known to enter freshwater environments.

== Diet ==

'''Sillago''' species are primarily [[carnivorous]], feeding on a diet of small invertebrates such as crustaceans, mollusks, and worms. They are also known to consume small fish and algae.

== Commercial importance ==

Many species of '''Sillago''' are of significant commercial importance, particularly in Asia where they are targeted by both commercial and recreational fisheries. They are also popular in aquaculture due to their fast growth rates and high market value.

== Conservation status ==

The conservation status of '''Sillago''' species varies, with some species considered to be of least concern by the [[International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)|IUCN]], while others are listed as vulnerable or endangered due to overfishing and habitat loss.

== See also ==

* [[Sillaginidae]]
* [[Indo-Pacific]]
* [[International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)|IUCN]]

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[[Category:Marine fauna of the Indo-Pacific]]
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