| Citation | Günther, A., 1868, Catalogue of the fishes in the British Museum. Volume seventh.. Trustees of the British Museum, London. 512 p. |
| Ref. | 3022 Günther, A., 1868 |
| Page | 438 |
| Named Used as Valid | Clupea dorsalis |
| Comment | Alosa platycephalus placed in synonym with Clupea dorsalis |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | West Africa |
| Quote |