| Engraulidae (Anchovies), subfamily: Engraulinae |
| 5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
|
pelagic-neritic; depth range 0 - 50 m |
| Indo-Pacific: eastern Indian Ocean (eastern coasts of India around Waltair, but perhaps along most of the coast) and western Pacific (Singapore and Gulf of Papua, but presumably between). |
|
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 17-18. Belly with 6 or 7 small needle-like pre-pelvic scutes. Maxilla tip pointed, reaching to or beyond hind border of pre-operculum, the latter concave, indented near maxilla tip. Anal fin short, its origin below about middle of dorsal fin base. |
| Schooling species occurring in coastal waters (Ref. 189, 75154). Eggs are oval, without a knob. More material and data needed. |
|
Not Evaluated
(Ref. 96402)
|
| harmless |
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