Nemipterus bipunctatus

Description

Nemipterus bipunctatus, the Delagoa threadfin bream, is a species of threadfin bream native to Indian oceanic seas. It inhabits areas with mud or sand bottoms inhabited at depths from 18 to 100 m (59 to 328 ft). This species can reach a length of 30 cm (12 in), though most are only around 25.0 cm (9.8 in). It is one of the most important species of commercial fisheries in India and Sri Lanka.