| Family: |
Engraulidae (Anchovies), subfamily: Engraulinae |
| Max. size: |
7.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Indonesia and the Philippines. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal soft rays: 19-21; Vertebrae: 38-39. This species is distinguished by having these characters: gill rakers 31-35 + 41-46 = 72-82; a short upper jaw, reaching to just before or behind anterior margin of preopercle (Ref. 83462). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 28 February 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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