Thryssa gautamiensis Babu Rao, 1971
Gautama thryssa
Thryssa gautamiensis
photo by FAO

 Family:  Engraulidae (Anchovies), subfamily: Coiliinae
 Max. size:  21.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  pelagic-neritic; depth range 0 - 50 m, amphidromous
 Distribution:  Indian Ocean: eastern coasts of India, possibly also Myanmar.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 34-37. Belly with 25 to 27 (rarely 24) keeled scutes from isthmus to anus. Tip of snout at about level of upper rim of eye. Maxilla moderate, projecting slightly beyond edge of gill cover; first supra-maxilla minute, oval; jaw teeth slightly enlarged compared with other species. A dark blotch behind upper part of gill opening; a pair of dark lines on back, from nape to caudal fin.
 Biology:  Presumably schooling, occurring mostly inshore and entering estuaries. More data needed.
 IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient  (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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