| Family: |
Dorosomatidae (Gizzard shads and sardinellas) |
| Max. size: |
21 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Oceania: endemic to Papua New Guinea (only known from Fly and Strickland rivers). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-17; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 17-26. Belly with 16 to 18 (usually 17) + 10 to 13 (usually 11 or 12), total 26 to 31 (usually 28 or 29) scutes. Anterior arm of pre-operculum wit a fleshy triangular area above, not covered by third infra-orbital bone (see N. come). Edge of lower jaw strongly flared outward. Pectoral axillary scales absent. Hind edge of scales toothed; no dark spot behind gill opening; a band on flank. |
| Biology: |
Occurs in rivers, but there is no indication whether it descends to estuaries. A filter-feeder. More data needed. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 02 March 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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