Pi91 Nematalosa nasus
Pi91 Nematalosa nasus
Phylum : Chordata
Class : Teleostei
Order : Clupeiformes
Family : Dorosomatidae
Genus : Nematalosa
Species : Nematalosa nasus
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-19; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 21 - 25. Diagnosis: Body rather deep, its depth about 34-41% of standard length, belly with 17-20 + 9-13 scutes, total 28-32 scutes; anterior arm of pre-operculum with the third infra-orbital bone immediately above it, no fleshy gap between; mouth inferior, lower jaw strongly flared outward; last dorsal finray filamentous; pectoral axillary scale present; hind edge of scales distinctly toothed; a dark spot behind gill opening. Known from estuaries and coastal areas, occasionally ascending into the upper reaches of the tidal zone.
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