| Family: |
Dorosomatidae (Gizzard shads and sardinellas) |
| Max. size: |
8.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Kenya, Zanzibar (Tanzania), Reunion. Presumably also Madagascar. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-21; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 12-23. Resembles H. lossei, which is more slender and has small dark spots on the flank. Overlaps range of H. quadrimaculatus, which has elongate wing-like scales underneath the normal paired pre-dorsal scales. Flank silvery, without dark spots; a bright yellow or orange patch behind gill opening; dark blotch on tip of dorsal fin. |
| Biology: |
A schooling species occurring in coastal waters. Caught with artisanal fishing gear (Ref. 30573). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 March 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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