| Family: |
Dorosomatidae (Gizzard shads and sardinellas) |
| Max. size: |
6.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater, amphidromous |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Myanmar (Kokariet on Tenasserim River). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 27-27. Belly with 17 + 10, total 27 scutes. Upper jaw expanded at tip, appearing to turn down, second supra-maxilla large (longer than pre-maxilla). Gill rakers fine and numerous (90 to 180 on lower arch). Scales moderate; pre-dorsal scales paired and overlapping in midline. Anal fin equal to or a little shorter than head. A dark spot behind opening. |
| Biology: |
Found in rivers. More specimens and data needed. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 05 March 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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