| Family: |
Engraulidae (Anchovies), subfamily: Coiliinae |
| Max. size: |
30 cm NG (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater; brackish |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Myanmar (Ref. 189). Reported from Thailand (Ref. 94495). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 69-74. Belly with 15 + 6 or 7 = 21 or 22 keeled scutes from isthmus to anus. Lower gill rakers with their serrae in distinct clumps. Pectoral filament long, reaching to base of 45th to 51st anal fin ray; upper caudal lobe truncated, shorter than lower. |
| Biology: |
A riverine species, but probably tolerating some salinity in estuaries, thus similar to S. phasa. More data needed. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 February 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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