Pellonula vorax Günther, 1868

Bigtoothed pellonula

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Clupeiformes \| Clupeidae
Synonyms	Pellonula stanleyana, ... more
Common names	Sprat, Ntita, Salanpore, ... more

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Main reference

Gourène, G. and G.G. Teugels. 1991. (Ref. 2244)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 12.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 188)

Environment

Pelagic-neritic; anadromous (Ref. 51243); freshwater; brackish; marine

Climate / Range

Tropical; 13°N - 13°S

Africa: in rivers from Liberia to Angola.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 19; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 16 - 27. Body moderately deep, compressed. Scutes (20 to 25 total) beginning at isthmus, the first usually long; 12-16 prepelvic; 8-10 postpelvic. First dorsal ray slightly in front or behind the insertion of the pelvic fin. Length of pectoral fin generally exceeding half of the pectoral-pelvic distance. First anal ray markedly inserted behind the level of the last dorsal ray. Lower jaw slightly projecting, teeth at symphysis large in large fishes; pre-maxillary teeth strong, fairly straight, pointing forward in some fishes and an indented toothless gap at center of jaw. Lower gill rakers long. Silver stripe along flank. With 21-26 abdominal vertebra; 17-23 caudal vertebra; 10-12 predorsal bones. Color varies between yellow-brown and yellow gray in alcohol.

Occurs in rivers and streams. Forms large schools in the lower reaches.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: subsistence fisheries


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (15 of 100)	Low

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Palomares, Maria Lourdes D.

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