Thryssa aestuaria (Ogilby, 1910)
Estuarine thryssa
Thryssa aestuaria
photo by FAO

 Family:  Engraulidae (Anchovies), subfamily: Coiliinae
 Max. size:  13.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  pelagic-neritic; depth range 0 - 50 m
 Distribution:  Western Pacific: Australia (northern coasts from Onslow east to Gulf of Carpentaria; and eastern coasts from Brisbane south to 30°S, but presumably to the north also) and Papua New Guinea.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 30-34. Belly with 14 to 16 + 8 or 9 = 22 to 25 keeled scutes from isthmus to anus. Maxilla short, reaching to hind border of pre-operculum; first supra-maxilla short, about half length of second. Pseudobranch very short. A diffuse saddle on nape; no dark blotch behind gill opening.
 Biology:  Presumed marine, pelagic, coastal, but also estuarine, thus tolerating lowered salinities. More data needed.
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Binohlan, Crispina B. - 17.10.90
 Modified by: Bailly, Nicolas - 15.07.13
 Checked by: Binohlan, Crispina B. - 12.07.94

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