| Clupeidae (Herrings, shads, sardines, menhadens), subfamily: Dorosomatinae |
| 19 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic |
| Western Pacific: Matsushima Bay, Sea of Japan southward to Taiwan Island, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and a single record from Gulf of Thailand. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 17-26. Body generally more slender than in other species, belly with total 30 to 34 scutes. Anterior arm of pre-operculum with a fleshy triangle above, not covered by third infra-orbital bone (see N. come). Lower jaw strongly flared outward. Pectoral axillary scale well developed. Hind edge of scales distinctly toothed. A dark spot behind gill opening. |
| Schooling near shore over sand or mud, preferring warmer water than Konosirus punctatus. A filter-feeder; takes minute algae or organic matter. Breeds around May in Japanese waters. |
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Not Evaluated
(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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