| Family: |
Engraulidae (Anchovies), subfamily: Engraulinae |
| Max. size: |
5.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: known only from the Philippines. Indian Ocean, Thailand and Singapore records were based on Stolephorus insularis. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 17-18. Belly with 4 to 7 small needle-like pre-pelvic scutes. Maxilla tip pointed, reaching to or beyond hind border of pre-operculum, the latter concave, indented near maxilla tip. Anal fin short, with origin below anterior part of dorsal fin base. |
| Biology: |
A schooling species found in coastal waters. Not common in museum collections, so perhaps not very abundant. More specimens and data needed. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 March 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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