Author: Valenciennes, 1847
FBname: Indian oil sardine
Comments: Coastal pelagic (Ref. 68964). Forms schools in coastal waters and strongly migratory.  Feeds mainly on phytoplankton (especially diatoms) and small crustaceans (Ref. 30573).  Breeds once a year off western coasts of India when temperatures and salinity are low during the southwest monsoon months.  Spawning peaks in August-September.  Occurs at temperatures of 22.0-28.0 °C (Ref. 3689).  Marketed fresh, dried and dried-salted.  Also sold smoked and canned (Ref. 9987).  Also made into fish meal and fish balls.