Spotted scat
The spotted scat is a small fish species located in the Indo-Pacific region. They are typically greenish-brown to silver in color and are covered in many small black or brown spots. As juveniles, these fish live in freshwater environments but move to saltwater as they mature.
- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- Life span12 years
- Body sizeAround 8 inches
- Native habitat Coastal muddy areas, mangroves, low rivers of Indo-Pacific region, Japan, New Guinea, and southeastern Austrailia
- DietPlant matter, worms, crustaceans