| Family: |
Engraulidae (Anchovies), subfamily: Coiliinae |
| Max. size: |
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33 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 127.3 g |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; freshwater; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: East and South China seas (from at least Suchow south to Hainan and most likely to Viet Nam), also Indian Ocean (Kerala, India). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 80. Body tapering, belly rounded before pelvic fins, with 12 to 15 + 22 to 29 = 36 to 44 keeled scutes from isthmus to anus. Maxilla long, reaching to or beyond base of the first pectoral fin ray. Pectoral fin with 7 filaments. All other species with a long maxilla have only 6 pectoral filaments. |
| Biology: |
Occurs in coastal waters and estuaries, presumably with a biology similar to that of other members of the genus. Feed on zooplankton, small insects, crustaceans, and fish (Ref. 5258). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 June 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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