Slender thryssa
📖 Overview
Slender thryssa (Thryssa stenosoma) is a ray-finned fish of the family Engraulidae. It inhabits brackish water waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 50 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 40 - 45. Belly with 15 to 17 + 10 to 12 = 26 to 28 keeled scutes from isthmus to anus. Tip of snout at about level of eye center or just a little higher. Maxilla long, reaching to pectoral fin base or slightly beyond; first supra-maxilla minute, oval; teeth in lower jaw slightly enlarged. No dark blotch behind upper part of gill opening; a pair of dark lines along back.: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Slender thryssa is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Brackish; pelagic; amphidromous ; depth range 0 - 50 m . Tropical; 25°N - 15°N, 82°E - 96°E Indian Ocean: northern part of Bay of Bengal, in Godavari and Ganges estuaries.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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