| Family: |
Dorosomatidae (Gizzard shads and sardinellas) |
| Max. size: |
14.9 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 37.7 g |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater; brackish, amphidromous |
| Distribution: |
Asia: rivers and associated water bodies of Sri Lanka, India (Ganges and other rivers of Orissa, Uttar Pradesh, Bengal, Assam), and Bangladesh. (The Andaman record is doubtful - perhaps Anodontostoma selangkat). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 22-28. Body fairly deep, somewhat compressed, belly with 16 to 20 (usually 17 or 18) + 11 to 14 (usually 11 to 13), total 27 to 33 (usually 29 to 31) scutes. Upper jaw slender at tip and distinctly turned down, second supra-maxilla very small. Gill rakers fine and numerous (90 to 180 on lower arch). Pre-dorsal scales paired and overlapping in midline; scales moderate or small. |
| Biology: |
Found in rivers and pools. More data needed. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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