Thryssa kammalensis (Bleeker, 1849)
Kammal thryssa
photo by Shao, K.T.

Family:  Engraulidae (Anchovies), subfamily: Coiliinae
Max. size:  18 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 36.5 g
Environment:  pelagic-neritic; brackish; marine; depth range 1 - 20 m, oceanodromous
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: only Penang, Malaysia in the Indian Ocean; southern Thailand to Singapore, southern Kalimantan, Java and Sulawesi. Records of this species from India refer to the rather similar Thryssa kammalensoides.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 30-33. Belly with 23 to 25 (rarely 24 or 26) keeled scutes from isthmus to anus. Maxilla moderate, reaching just to gill opening or a little beyond in large fishes; first supra-maxilla about half of second. A diffuse dark `saddle' on nape.
Biology:  Presumably schooling and occurring mostly inshore. More data needed based on correct identifications.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 February 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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