Description

It is found in the brackish water lake. They grow upto 200cm. Live in Estuaries, openings of river mouths and inshore muddy areas and coral reefs. Bottom feeders on small fish and crustaceans.

Body elongate or oblong, compressed, dorsal profile concave at nape Mouth large, jaws equal or with lower longer than upper, Dorsal fin almost wholly separated with 2, with 7-8 strong spines in front, tail fin rounded.Big mouth, have large scales, large mouth with distinct lower jaw. Colour usually dark grey or green above and silvery below