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White Pomfret, Peh chio[hokkien], Bawal putih[malay]
Pampus argenteus
Stromateidae
22.2 cm [max to 60 cm SL]
10 cm
Marine
5-110 m
Inshore areas, usually in schools over muddy bottom. Feeds on plankton.
High price. Always in demand.Tasty tender flesh.
No, nearest found in M'sia.
Body gray above, silvery white below. Easily identify.
