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two-finned round herring (Spratellomorpha bianalis)
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two-finned round herring (Spratellomorpha bianalis) specimen
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Ehiravidae

two-finned round herring

Spratellomorpha bianalis

Four Point Five Centimeters Ehiravid Fish from African Waters

  • Tropical
  • Restricted distribution
  • Africa
  • Fusiform
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

two-finned round herring is known from Africa as a marine fish. It occurs in marine waters.

Maximum length
4.5 cm
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Africa: Madagascar (Ref. 188 , 3509 ), probably restricted to the Majunga region (Ref. 33664 ). Also reported from Kenya coast at Port Tudor (Ref. 188 , 117486 ), but whether this Mombassa material is conspecific with Spratellomorpha bianalis from Madagascar is currently unclear (Ref. 33664 ).
Conservation status
DDData Deficient

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