Species FAO code: RAS

Dussumieria acuta

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Commercial designations
Production methods and fishing gears
Species distribution and habitat
Species description

Commercial designations

Country	Commercial designations	Names accepted or permitted locally or regionally
Denmark	da Regnbuesardin	–

Main production methods

Caught

Main fishing gears

Source: Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. FishBase. Dussumieria acuta Valenciennes, 1847

Habitat

Saltwater
Freshwater
Brackish water

FAO major fishing areas

Source: Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. FishBase. Dussumieria acuta Valenciennes, 1847

Distribution maps

Source: FAO - FAO aquatic species distribution map of Dussumieria acuta

Scientific name

Dussumieria acuta

Author

Valenciennes, 1847

Rank

Species

FAO code

RAS

Morphological description

Branchiostegal rays fewer (12 to 15) and posterior part of scales marked with numerous tiny radiating striae. Color is iridescent blue with a shiny gold or brass line below (quickly fading after death); hind margin of tail broadly dark. W-shaped pelvic scute; isthmus tapering evenly forward; more anal fin rays.

Taxonomic classification

ClassActinopterygii
- OrderClupeiformes
  - FamilyDussumieriidae
    - GenusDussumieria
      - SpeciesDussumieria acuta

Synonyms

Clupea flosmaris Richardson, 1846
Dussumiera acuta Valenciennes, 1847
Etrumeus albulina Fowler, 1934
Elops javanicus Valenciennes, 1847

Source: Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. FishBase. Dussumieria acuta Valenciennes, 1847

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Dussumieria acuta

Commercial designations

Main production methods

Main fishing gears

Gillnets and similar nets

Trawls

Habitat

FAO major fishing areas

Area 4 - Asia - Inland waters

Area 51 - Indian Ocean, Western

Area 57 - Indian Ocean, Eastern

Area 61 - Pacific, Northwest

Area 71 - Pacific, Western Central

Area 77 - Pacific, Eastern Central

Distribution maps