Spotted sicklefish (Drepane punctata) is a saltwater, freshwater, brackish species recorded in Hong Kong, Singapore. It is mainly found over reef, coral, rocky, sand, mud, estuary, at depths of 10–49 m. The main season in Hong Kong, Singapore runs summer.
Scientific name: Drepane punctata · Water: Saltwater, Freshwater, Brackish · Season: Summer
Size: up to 50 cm
The spotted sicklefish is a drepanid; a common, inexpensive coastal fish weighing from about 5 mace to 2 catties and reaching 50 cm, it is widely eaten.
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