| Family: |
Dorosomatidae (Gizzard shads and sardinellas) |
| Max. size: |
10 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater, amphidromous |
| Distribution: |
Asia: rivers and associated water bodies of Myanmar (Sittang River, Bassein River as high as Een-gay-gyee Lake, also Selwein River at Moulmein, south to Tenasserim River, but presumably also in the Irrawaddy). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 22-28. Belly with 16 to 19 (usually 17 or 18) + 10 to 12 (usually 11), total 27 to 30 (usually 29) scutes. Upper jaw expanded at tip, but distinctly turned down, second supra-maxilla small (about half length of pre-maxilla). Scales moderate or small; pre-dorsal scales paired and overlapping in midline. Gill rakers fine and numerous (90 to 180 on lower arch). A dark spot behind gill opening. |
| Biology: |
Occurs in rivers, pools and lakes. More data needed. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 05 March 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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