Southern Burmese river gizzard shad (Gonialosa whiteheadi) fish species and information / pictures of Southern Burmese river gizzard shad - Gonialosa whiteheadi

Southern Burmese river gizzard shad (Gonialosa whiteheadi) fish species information

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.

Classification

Classified By
Wongratana, 1983
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Herrings (Clupeiformes)
Family
Herrings, shads and sardines (Clupeidae)

Distribution

Region
Asia
Distribution
Asia: Myanmar (Kokariet on Tenasserim River).
Range
7°N - 4°N

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
pelagic
Environment
Freshwater; pelagic; amphidromous (Ref. 51243)
Trophic Level
3.16 s.e. 0.36 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
6.8 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.6250 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: subsistence fisheries
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated