Gonialosa whiteheadi
Gonialosa whiteheadi Wongratana, 1983
Southern Burmese river gizzard shad
Gonialosa whiteheadi
photo by FAO


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Family:  Dorosomatidae (Gizzard shads and sardinellas)
Max. size:  6.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater, amphidromous
Distribution:  Asia: Myanmar (Kokariet on Tenasserim River).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 27-27. Belly with 17 + 10, total 27 scutes. Upper jaw expanded at tip, appearing to turn down, second supra-maxilla large (longer than pre-maxilla). Gill rakers fine and numerous (90 to 180 on lower arch). Scales moderate; pre-dorsal scales paired and overlapping in midline. Anal fin equal to or a little shorter than head. A dark spot behind opening.
Biology:  Found in rivers. More specimens and data needed.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 05 March 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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