Scientific Name
Spratelloides lewisi
Common Name
Lewis' round herring
Biology
Dorsal
spines
(total): 0;
Anal
spines: 0. Distinguished from other species mainly by the silver band on the flanks which fades anteriorly (at about tips of pectoral fins). Maxilla toothed, triangular pre-maxillae, 2 supra-maxillae, second supra-maxilla asymmetrical (lower part larger than upper); vertical striae on scales not meeting at center; W-shaped pelvic scute.