Description
The species is characterised by the presence of 5-8 unkeeled pre-pelvic scutes, followed by an equally thin pelvic scute, all with slender ascending arms; no post-pelvic scutes. Snout pointed, lower jaw a little prominent, with barely visible teeth in each jaw; second supra-maxilla short, about half length of maxilla blade
Size
Maximum length: 5.22 cm (TL), common length: 3-5 cm (TL)
Diet
Feeds on planktonic organisms and small worms
Utilization
Marketed fresh, dried and used in fishmeal
Gears
Gillnet,purse seine