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Threadfin, Ngor hee[hokkien]
Polydactylus indicus
Polymenidae [Threadfins]
40.7 cm [max to 142 cm]
6.7 cm
420 gms
Marine, brackish
Up to 100 m
Mainly shallow coastal water on muddy, sandy bottom. Ascend rivers and near river mouths. Feeds on bottom living crustaceans and fishes.
High price [usually cut into smaller cuts]. High in demand. Very tasty meat. Usually eaten steamed. It's considered a higher grade than the 'fourfinger threadfin'.
Yes
5 filamentous rays. Longer caudal tail than the 'fourfinger threadfin'.
