| Engraulidae (Anchovies), subfamily: Coiliinae |
| 11.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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pelagic, amphidromous |
| Indian Ocean: Godavari estuary on the eastern coast of India only, but presumably more widespread. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 31-32. Belly with 16 to 18 + 10 or 11 = 26 to 29 keeled scutes from isthmus to anus. Maxilla moderately short, tip pointed and reaching just to edge of gill cover; first supra-maxilla absent. Serrae on lower gill rakers not clumped. Tip of pelvic fin falling short of vertical from dorsal origin. A dark `saddle' on nape, extending to area behind upper part of gill opening. |
| An estuarine species, but there is no indication if this signifies a marine or riverine fish. |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 February 2018 Ref. (123251)
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| harmless |
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