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Taxon ID: 38,172 Total records: 39,143

Nematalosa galatheae

Classification

Kingdom Animalia (COL)
Phylum Chordata (COL)
Class Actinopterygii (COL)
Order Clupeiformes (COL)
Family Clupeidae (COL)

Taxonomy

Genus Nematalosa Reference
SubGenus Vernacular Name
Species galatheae IUCN Threat Status-Year Least Concern, 2009
SubSpecies Nat'l Threat Status-Year Not Evaluated, 2000
Infraspecies Reason for Change
Infraspecies Rank CITES
Taxonomic Group Fish Native Status Native
Scientific Name Author Nelson & Rothman, 1973 Country Distribution Myanmar
Citation Description Indo-West Pacific: southwest coast of India, presumably Bay of Bengal, off Andaman Sea coast of Thailand, Penang, Gulf of Thailand, Singapore and Viet Nam. Geographic Range [top] Range Description: This species occurs in the Indian Ocean, (the Karnataka Coast of India, Bay of Bengal, the Andaman Sea coast of Thailand at the mouth of the Pakcham River, Penang), and also in the Gulf of Thailand, Singapore and Viet Nam. Countries occurrence: Native: Bangladesh; Cambodia; India; Malaysia; Myanmar; Singapore; Sri Lanka; Thailand; Viet Nam FAO Marine Fishing Areas: Native: Indian Ocean – western; Indian Ocean – eastern; Pacific – western central Additional data: Range Map: Click here to open the map viewer and explore range. Population [top] Population: Detailed population information is lacking for this species although it is noted to be stable. Current Population Trend: Stable Additional data: ? Population severely fragmented: No Habitat and Ecology [top] Habitat and Ecology: N. galatheae is a pelagic, filter feeding, anadromous species. It inhabits marine waters, but enters (and presumably breeds in) freshwater. Systems: Freshwater; Marine Movement patterns: Full Migrant Use and Trade [top] Use and Trade: N. galatheae is probably of local interest to fisheries (subsistence fisheries). Threats [top] Major Threat(s): There are no threats currently known for this species. Conservation Actions [top] Conservation Actions: It is not known if there are any conservation measures in place or needed. Citation: Devi, R. & Boguskaya, N. 2009. Nematalosa galatheae. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2009: e.T169587A6648996. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T169587A6648996.en. Downloaded on 30 August 2016. Disclaimer: To make use of this information, please check the . Feedback: If you see any errors or have any questions or suggestions on what is shown on this page, please provide us with feedback so that we can correct or extend the information provided
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Synonyms


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Nematalosa nasus (non Bloch, 1795)  ¦   Nematolosa galatheae Nelson & Rothman, 1973  ¦  
Common Names


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Galathea gizzard shad ()  ¦   Gizzard Shad ()  ¦  
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Species Record Updated By: Carlos Aurelio Callangan