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)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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