Scientific Name
Sillago Sihama
Size Range
400 Gms Up
Packing(in bulk)
5kg Per Box
Method of Catch
Beam Trawl
Fishing Zone
FAO 057 / 051
Fillets
Also known as the silver whiting and sand smelt, is considered a good eating fish and is not endangered. This fish has good flavor and is an excellent eating fish, it needs to be scaled, a bother for so small a fish even though the scales have almost no adhesion and are easily scraped off with a thumbnail. Deep-fried, gutted or not (there’s not a lot of guts in these fish). The head is long, hard, and has a strong taste, but makes a convenient handle when eating the rest of the fish. It’s also good for weight control