Author: (Hamilton, 1822)
FBname: Gangetic hairfin anchovy
Comments: A riverine species, but also found in estuaries and presumably tolerating some salinity.  Adults feed mainly on mysids and small prawns (reduced feeding during breeding), juveniles mainly on copepods.  Possibly breeds throughout the year, with peaks in October and November (Hooghly at Barrackpore) or March-May (Ganges at Allahabad).  Its large size makes it an attractive foodfish.