larvae from those of S. japonica. Modelling based on growth observations in the species suggests the female starts life smaller than the male but grows faster and is larger than the male within two years. The models put forward by Imoto et al. in 1997 also suggest that the male reaches a maximum of 288 mm while the female reaches 332 mm, assuming their life span is long enough for these theoretical maxima to be reached. Relationship to humans Like many species of Sillago in the Asian region, S. parvisquamis is commonly taken in seines from beaches and estuaries but often suffers the same fate of other lesser known sillaginids in being confused with S. sihama. This identification issue, as well as the fact that fisheries statistics are poor or non-existent in such countries means catch statistics are not available. In a 1984 review of the Japanese sillaginids, Sano and Mochizuchi described the species as being endangered due to habitat destruction and pollution, a statement echoed in a number of other papers since, although the IUCN does not recognise the species as being in danger. The discovery of the species in Korea in 1996 suggests its range may be greater than previously supposed, and thus less in danger of extinction than proposed by Sano and Mochizuchi. The flesh is held in high regard in Japan, but is still considered inferior to that of S. japonica. For this reason, McKay proposed in 1992 that the species is possibly a candidate for aquaculture, although such a move has not yet been made. References External links Small-scale whiting at fishbase Colour photographs S. parvisquamis Sillaginidae Taxa named by Theodore Gill Fish described in 1861