Author: (van Hasselt, 1823)
FBname: Indian anchovy
Remark: Information by locality and reference are being linked to respective valid species: <i>balinensis, belaerius, commersonnii, scitulius</i> (Ref. 123745).
Comments: A schooling species occurring in coastal waters and which appears to enter at least the estuarine parts of rivers and to tolerate brackish water. Coastal pelagic (Ref. 68964). Feeds most likely on zooplankton, but more data needed. Used as bait in the tuna fishery in the South Pacific, although said to be fragile.  Also Ref. 58652.