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Coilia grayii Richardson, 1845 Gray's grenadier anchovy |
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photo by
Lai, N.-W. |
| Family: | Engraulidae (Anchovies), subfamily: Coiliinae | |||
| Max. size: | 33 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 127.3 g | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; freshwater; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: East and South China seas (from at least Suchow south to Hainan and most likely to Viet Nam), also Indian Ocean (Kerala, India). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 80. Body tapering, belly rounded before pelvic fins, with 12 to 15 + 22 to 29 = 36 to 44 keeled scutes from isthmus to anus. Maxilla long, reaching to or beyond base of the first pectoral fin ray. Pectoral fin with 7 filaments. All other species with a long maxilla have only 6 pectoral filaments. | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in coastal waters and estuaries, presumably with a biology similar to that of other members of the genus. Feed on zooplankton, small insects, crustaceans, and fish (Ref. 5258). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 June 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||