Clupeoides hypselosoma Bleeker, 1866
Kalimantan river sprat
photo by FAO

Family:  Ehiravidae (River sprats)
Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Indonesia (Barito and Kapuas Rivers).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-18; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 16-27. Body moderately deep, belly sharply keeled, with 7 + 6 scutes. Pre-maxillae long and toothed; second supra-maxilla as long as or longer than blade of maxilla. Pectoral axillary scale at least 1/3 length of fin. A prominent silver strip along flank.
Biology:  Occurs in rivers.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 02 March 2017 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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