| Family: |
Spratelloididae (Small round herrings) |
| Max. size: |
6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, and off Irian Jaya. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 11-12. Distinguished from other species mainly by the silver band on the flanks which fades anteriorly (at about tips of pectoral fins). Maxilla toothed, triangular pre-maxillae, 2 supra-maxillae, second supra-maxilla asymmetrical (lower part larger than upper); vertical striae on scales not meeting at center; W-shaped pelvic scute.
Description: Characterized by bluish or greenish color on back; predorsal scales about 16-20; depth of body about 6.6 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Usually an inshore schooling species. More data needed. Used as bait in the tuna fishery. Found in coastal waters, sometimes forming large active schools at surface near reefs (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 March 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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