| Family: |
Bathyclupeidae (Deepsea herring) |
| Max. size: |
19 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 76.0 g |
| Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 330 - 550 m |
| Distribution: |
Indian Ocean: Arabian-Bengal province.. |
| Diagnosis: |
This species is distinguished by the following characters: head length (2.8) 2.9-3.1 times in SL; maximum body height 27.8-33.3% SL, usually more than 29%; preanal length 39.8-48.0% SL (usuially less than 45%); anal fin with 30-33 (usually 32-33) rays; developed gill rakers on first arch 27-30, the longest gill rakers 11.9-15.1% of head length; denticles on ventral branches of praeoperculum somewhat weaker than in two other species; 5 (very rarely 4) axonosts of anal fin before first hemapophysis; edges of pectoral fins distinctly blackish (Ref. 122568). |
| Biology: |
Needs better reference. Andaman Sea, 11°31'40"N, 92°46'40"E, Investigator station 115, 188-220 fathoms. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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