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Dorosomatidae

Persara gizzard shad

Nematalosa persara

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Indian Ocean
  • South Asia
  • Fusiform
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish
Maximum length
15.2 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf and northern Arabian Sea to Pakistan, based on specimens previously identified as Nematalosa nasus .
Conservation status
DDData Deficient
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