Description
The species is characterised by the elongated body with large eyes. Upper margin of the dentary almost flat distally. Small teeth on endopterygoids, not forming obvious ridges. The anus is near or usually behind the posterior tip of the pelvic fin.
Size
Maximum length: 15.6 cm (TL), common length: 9-14 cm (TL)
Diet
Feeds on planktonic crustacenas and pelagic fish eggs
Utilization
Marketed dried and salted and used as a bait fish
Gears
Gillnet, Purse seine