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Morphology: Dorsal spines (total): 3 - 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 15; Anal spines: 2 - 2; Anal soft rays: 16 - 18; Vertebrae: 44 - 45. Belly with 29 to 34 scutes. Head large; a median notch in upper jaw, which distinguishes it from other similar clupeids, except Hilsa kelee; with a well developed sebaceous eyelids. Gill rakers fine and numerous, each raker with scattered asperities. Caudal fin deeply forked with minute scales. A dark blotch behind gill opening and a series of spots along flank. Color: Metallic blue-green back that lightens to silver along the sides (Ref. 45563).
Max size: 61.6 cm NG (male/unsexed; Ref. 45563); max. published weight: 4700 g (Ref. 57990)
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