Velli

Name : Atherinomorus lacunosus

Class : Actinopterygii

Order : Atheriniformes

Family : Atherinidae

Description :

The species is characterised by the elongated body with large eyes. Upper margin of the dentary almost flat distally. Small teeth on endopterygoids, not forming obvious ridges. The anus is near or usually behind the posterior tip of the pelvic fin.

Size

Maximum length: 15.6 cm (TL), common length: 9-14 cm (TL)

Diet

Feeds on planktonic crustacenas and pelagic fish eggs

Utilization

Marketed dried and salted and used as a bait fish

Gears

Gillnet, Purse seine