| Family: |
Engraulidae (Anchovies), subfamily: Coiliinae |
| Max. size: |
15 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; brackish; depth range 0 - 50 m, amphidromous |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: northern part of Bay of Bengal, in Godavari and Ganges estuaries. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 40-45. Belly with 15 to 17 + 10 to 12 = 26 to 28 keeled scutes from isthmus to anus. Tip of snout at about level of eye center or just a little higher. Maxilla long, reaching to pectoral fin base or slightly beyond; first supra-maxilla minute, oval; teeth in lower jaw slightly enlarged. No dark blotch behind upper part of gill opening; a pair of dark lines along back. |
| Biology: |
An estuarine species, but presumably also found inshore. More data needed. |
| 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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