Ilisha compressa Randall, 1994
Compressed ilisha
photo by FAO

Family:  Pristigasteridae (Pristigasterids)
Max. size:  23.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 8 - 10 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-18; Anal soft rays: 48-52; Vertebrae: 51-51
Biology:  Inshore pelagic (Ref. 68964).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 March 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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