| Family: |
Engraulidae (Anchovies), subfamily: Coiliinae |
| Max. size: |
19.1 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Indian Ocean: eastern and western coasts of India. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 35-39. Belly with 15 to 17 + 9 or 10 = 25 to 27 keeled scutes from isthmus to anus. A distinct hump at nape; tip of snout above upper rim of eye. Maxilla short, not quite or only just reaching to edge of gill cover; first supra-maxilla minute, oval. A dark blotch behind upper part of gill opening. |
| Biology: |
Presumably schooling. Undoubtedly confused with other species in the past. More data needed. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 February 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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