Interpelvic process small and bifid. Swim bladder absent. Sides silvery white with several rows of round dark brownish spots scattered in about three irregular rows along the lateral line. First dorsal fin membrane black.
Size
Maximum length: 76 cm (FL), common length: 50-55 cm (FL)
Diet
Feeds mainly on small schooling fishes (especially sardines and anchovies), squids and crustaceans.
Utilization
Marketed fresh mainly fetches a premium price. A small quantity is frozen and exported.
