| Family: |
Alosidae (Shads and Sardines) |
| Max. size: |
34.4 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Atlantic: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil probably to mouth of Rio de la Plata, Argentina (needs confirmation). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0. Scutes apparent along belly. Upper jaw with distinct median notch. Pectoral fin tip short of pelvic fin base by width of 3 to 7 scales; pelvic fin with oblique and almost straight hind margin. Pre-dorsal scales modified; scales on back and above base of anal fin not markedly smaller than rest. A black spot behind gill opening, but none along flank. |
| Biology: |
Forms schools (Ref. 188). The morphological characteristics observed and the composition of the trophic spectrum indicate that this species is a filter-feeder, consuming mainly phytoplankton (Ref. 34154). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 March 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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