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Nematalosa resticularia Nelson & McCarthy, 1995 Gulf gizzard shad |
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| Family: | Dorosomatidae (Gizzard shads and sardinellas) | |||
| Max. size: | 17 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf, possibly west to Somalia based on one specimen, previously identified both as Nematalosa nasus and as Nematalosa arabica. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0. Prepectoral scutes usually 8. Expanded third infraorbital bone with the anterior end vertical or nearly so. Supraorbital grooves lacking. | |||
| Biology: | Pelagic. Filter feeders (Ref. 68964). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 17 July 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||