Evermann’s baelama anchovy
📖 Overview
Evermann’s baelama anchovy (Thrissina evermanni) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 15; Anal soft rays: 30 - 33; Vertebrae: 40. This species is distinguished by the following characteristics: short maxilla, posterior tip not reaching to posterior margin of opercle; first supramaxilla is elongated, longer than half length of second; abdomen covered with 4-6 + 8-10 = 12-16 keeled scutes; no scutes on anterior to pectoral fin; 1UGR (upper gill rakers of first gill arch) 16-18, 1LGR (lower gill rakers of first gill arch) 21-23, 1TGR (total gill rakers of first gill arch) 38-40; 2UGR 13-15, 2LGR 22-24, 2TGR 36-38; 3UGR 11-12, 3LGR 13-15, 3TGR 25-27; 4UGR 10-11, 4LGR 10-12, 4TGR 20-23; no distinct black blotches on dorsal fin; caudal peduncle is narrow [9.3-10.2% (mean 9.7%) of SL] and long (9.7-10.5% of SL); pre-dorsal-fin is long, 50.6-52.0% of SL; snout long, 4.9-5.3% of SL .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Evermann’s baelama anchovy is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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