| Clupeidae (Herrings, shads, sardines, menhadens), subfamily: Dorosomatinae |
| 26 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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pelagic-neritic; depth range 0 - 50 m, anadromous |
| Northwest Pacific: China, apparently south to Viet Nam (Philippine records of Fowler appear doubtful). Eastern Indian Ocean: Specimens were recorded from Phuket Island, Thailand (Andaman Sea). |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 22-28. Body moderately deep; belly with 16 to 19 (usually 18) + 9 to 12 (usually 10 or 11) total 27 to 31 (usually 29 or 30) scutes; pre-dorsal scutes present, 17 to 26 (usually 20 to 25). gill rakers of first arch at least 3/4 length of gill filaments. Vertebrae 43 to 46 (usually 44 or 45). A dark spot behind gill opening, followed by further spots on flank. |
| Found in coastal waters and in rivers, presumably tolerating brackish water, if not fully fresh condition. More data needed. |
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Not Evaluated
(Ref. 96402)
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| reports of ciguatera poisoning |
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Doubtful occurrence (Ref. 188). |
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