Sixfeeler Threadfin

Scientific Name: Polydactylus sexfilis
Family: Threadfins - Polynemidae
Maximum Size: 25cm
Identification: Silver; under-slung jaw, 6 elongate rays extend from lower pectoral fins. Rays extend to scour sand when feeding.
Favourite: Solitary or form small groups.
Hide-out: Sand, mudflats and mangroves.
Location: Indo-Pacific - India to Micronesia, Hawaii and Pitcaim Is. east of French Polynesia. S. Japan to Australia.

Indo-Pacific Tarpon

Scientific Name: Megalops cyprinoides
Family: Tarpons - Megalopidae
Maximum Size: 90cm
Identification: Silver; large prominent scales, pectoral fins low on body, ventral fins on belly below dorsal fin, deeply forked tail.
Favourite: Solitary or form small groups.
Hide-out: Inner bays, river mouths and mangroves to 50m.
Location: Indo-Pacific - Red Sea to N. Micronesia and French Polynesia. S. Korea to S.E. Australia.

Dwarf Mullet

Scientific Name: Valamugil engeli
Family: Mullets - Mugilidae
Maximum Size: 15cm
Identification: Small; silvery without distinctive markings.
Favourite: Form schools.
Hide-out: Shallow protected areas of sand, algae and mud in lagoons and around shallow reef flats to 8m.
Location: Indo-Pacific - E. Africa to French Polynesia.