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Neglected grenadier anchovy (Coilia neglecta)
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Neglected grenadier anchovy (Coilia neglecta) specimen
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Engraulidae

Neglected grenadier anchovy

Coilia neglecta

Long anal fin joins tail

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Indian Ocean
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Southeast Asia
  • Elongated
  • Compressed cross-section
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Neglected grenadier anchovy is a freshwater fish from Indian Ocean. It inhabits estuaries and brackish water. The largest recorded length is 17 cm.

Genus
Coilia
Maximum length
17 cm
Body shape
elongated
Distribution
Indian Ocean: Karachi eastward to the Andaman Sea and Penang. Western Central Pacific: Singapore south to Barito River, Kalimantan).
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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