Family: |
Dorosomatidae (Gizzard shads and sardinellas) |
Max. size: |
14.41 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific: the Philippines. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-19; Anal soft rays: 19-19. This species is distinguished by the following: an elongated body, its body depth constitutes 23-25ยท2% of SL; lower gill rakers above 12.9 cm SL 50-53; interrupted longitudinal striae formation in lateral scales; prepelvic and post-pelvic scutes count 19 + 13 (Ref. 114969). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 March 2017 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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