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The Sand Whiting (Sillago ciliata) is also commonly referred to as the ‘Blue-nose Whiting’ and is known to occur in the Western Pacific Ocean. It can be found along the east coast of Australia from central Queensland to southern new South Wales and is also known to occur at Lord Howe Island and New Caledonia. The body is silver in colour and the larger adults have a bluish tinge. It can be found in coastal estuaries and harbours and the adults prefer depths of 10 – 30 metres whilst juveniles are found in amongst seagrass meadows. This is a very popular fish species with commercial and recreational fishers and it considered to be good eating. The Sand Whiting (Sillago ciliata) grows to a maximum length of approximately 50cm.
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