Description
Found in coastal pelagic waters and often observed as entering mangroves and adjacent brackish waters. Belly with 24 to 32 keeled scutes from isthmus to anus. Tip of snout on a level with eye centre. Maxilla long, reaching to or almost to base of first pectoral fin ray; first supra-maxilla oval, minute. Lower gill rakers with serrae on the inner edge even and not clumped. A dark blotch behind upper part of gill opening.
Size
Maximum length: 18 cm TL, common length: 10-14 cm (TL)
Diet
Feeds on planktonic organisms in coastal waters, Juveniles in mangroves feed on larvae of shrimps and fish?
Utilization
Consumed fresh and dried
Gears
Beach seine, boat seine, gillnet, purse seines