Author: Kessler, 1877
FBname: Southern Caspian sprat
Comments: Schools in the open sea, not approaching shores.  Occurs mainly in the south in winter, migrating to the middle parts of the sea in spring and returning south in November-December.  Found in upper layers in March-April, but descends to 16 to 32 m in summer and autumn.  Feeds mainly on copepods, also pelagic mysids and small fishes.  Breeds in January-September intermittently in the open sea.  Stocks said to be depleted in southern part of Caspian Sea.