Scientific Name
Gonialosa whiteheadi
Common Name
Southern Burmese river gizzard shad
Biology
Dorsal
spines
(total): 0;
Anal
spines: 0;
Anal
soft rays: 27. Belly with 17 + 10, total 27 scutes. Upper jaw expanded at tip, appearing to turn down, second supra-maxilla large (longer than pre-maxilla). Gill rakers fine and numerous (90 to 180 on lower arch). Scales moderate; pre-dorsal scales paired and overlapping in midline. Anal fin equal to or a little shorter than head. A dark spot behind opening.