This species is characterized by typical fusiform, elongated and compressed body, signle dorsal fin, small mouth without teeth. There are four branchiostegal rays. The colour of the body olive green with silver coloured flanks
Size
Maximum length: 89.6 cm (TL), common length: 35-40 cm (TL)
Diet
Feeds on diatoms, blue green algae, small invertebrates and fish eggs