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Stolephorus multibranchus Wongratana, 1987 Caroline anchovy |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Engraulidae (Anchovies), subfamily: Engraulinae | |||
| Max. size: | 6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Ponape [=Pohnpei], Caroline Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 18-20. Belly with 2 to 4 small needle-like pre-pelvic scutes. Maxilla tip pointed, reaching lower hind margin of pre-operculum; hind border of pre-operculum convex, rounded. Isthmus muscle tapering evenly forward to hind border of branchial membrane. Pelvic fins long. Silver stripe down flank; a pair of dark lines along back from head to dorsal fin origin. | |||
| Biology: | A schooling species found in coastal waters. More data needed. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 28 February 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||