| Dorosomatidae (Gizzard shads and sardinellas) |
| 18 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range - 5 m, oceanodromous |
| Western Pacific: southern coasts of Japan south to about Taiwan. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0. Total scutes 29 to 32. Vertical striae on scales overlapping or continuous (discontinuous in S. fimbriata and S. albella), only a few small perforations on hind part of scale. No dark spot at dorsal fin origin. Most closely resembles S. richardsoni, which has more gill rakers and has a slightly deeper body; S. hualiensis has black tips to dorsal and caudal fins. |
| Found near shore, including semi-enclosed sea areas, on sandy mud bottom (Ref. 11230). Forms schools in coastal waters. Used in Chinese medicine (Ref. 12166). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 February 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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