Nemtpterids are a group of quantitatively imporlEnl fsh alcng the Kerala coast.
The greater concentratioi) of Nemipterush in 30-50m depth and the peak landing
is in September. This is a carnivorous fish and feeding does not cease during
spawning season. N. Japonicus attains a length of 136 mm at the end of 1 year,
186 mm at the end of II year and 236 mm at the end of HI year
