Description
Belly with 2 to 6 small needle-like pre-pelvic scutes. Maxilla tip pointed, reaching to or only just beyond front border of pre-operculum; hind border of pre-operculum convex, rounded. Isthmus muscle tapering evenly forward to hind border of branchial membrane. Body light transparent fleshy brown, with silver stripe down flank; no dark pigment lines on back between head and dorsal fin.
Size
Maximum length: 12.5 cm (TL), common length: 6-9 cm (TL)
Diet
Feeds most likely on zooplankton
Utilization
Marketed fresh dried salted.
Gears
Beach seine, boat seine, purse seine, gillnet