| Engraulidae (Anchovies), subfamily: Engraulinae |
| 6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m |
| Western Central Pacific: Ponape [=Pohnpei], Caroline Islands. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 18-20. Belly with 2 to 4 small needle-like pre-pelvic scutes. Maxilla tip pointed, reaching lower hind margin of pre-operculum; hind border of pre-operculum convex, rounded. Isthmus muscle tapering evenly forward to hind border of branchial membrane. Pelvic fins long. Silver stripe down flank; a pair of dark lines along back from head to dorsal fin origin. |
| A schooling species found in coastal waters. More data needed. |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 28 February 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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