Burma hairfin anchovy
📖 Overview
A riverine species, but probably tolerating some salinity in estuaries, thus similar to S. phasa. More data needed.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 69 - 74. Belly with 15 + 6 or 7 = 21 or 22 keeled scutes from isthmus to anus. Lower gill rakers with their serrae in distinct clumps. Pectoral filament long, reaching to base of 45th to 51st anal fin ray; upper caudal lobe truncated, shorter than lower.: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Burma hairfin anchovy is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; pelagic. Tropical; 22°N - 16°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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