| Dorosomatidae (Gizzard shads and sardinellas) |
| 16.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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pelagic-neritic; marine |
| Western Indian Ocean: Gulf of Aden to Gulf of Oman. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 17-26. Belly with 17 or 18 + 10 to 15 scutes. Anterior arm of pre-operculum with a fleshy triangular area above, not covered by third infra-orbital bone (see N. come). Edge of lower jaw somewhat flared outward. Hind edge of scales not toothed. A dark spot behind gill opening. No other clupeids in the area have a dorsal filament and inferior mouth. |
| A filter-feeder. More data needed. |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 02 March 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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