Thai gizzard shad
📖 Overview
Thai gizzard shad (Anodontostoma thailandiae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Dorosomatidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 50 metres. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 17 - 25. Body depth increasing with size. Second supra-maxilla paddle-shaped. Lower gill rakers 46 to 140; longest gill rakers on lower part of arch equal to or longer than corresponding gill filaments. Last dorsal fin ray not filamentous. Hind edges of scales toothed, the teeth wider than gaps between them; a median series pre-dorsal scales. A large dark mark behind gill opening.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Thai gizzard shad is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; pelagic-neritic; anadromous ; depth range 0 - 50 m . Tropical; 24°N - 0°N, 85°E - 119°E South China Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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