Karalla dussumieri (Valenciennes, 1835)

Common Names


No common names available.

Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Acanthuriformes

Family: Leiognathidae

Genus: Karalla

Species: Karalla dussumieri (Valenciennes, 1835)

Climate Zone


  • Tropical
  • Location


    Biology


    Found in coral sand bottoms of coastal waters, but also enters estuaries (Ref. 47581). Feeds on small crustaceans, polychaetes, bivalves, foraminiferans, gastropods and nematodes (Ref. 47581). Forms schools (Ref. 47581). Sold dried salted in markets, and also used for fishmeal (Ref. 3424).

    Habitat


    brackish

    Conservation Status


    Least Concern

    Threat to Humans


    Harmless