Scientific Name
Nematalosa papuensis
Common Name
Strickland river gizzard shad
Biology
Dorsal
spines
(total): 0;
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 16-17;
Anal
spines: 0;
Anal
soft rays: 17 - 26. Belly with 16 to 18 (usually 17) + 10 to 13 (usually 11 or 12), total 26 to 31 (usually 28 or 29) scutes. Anterior arm of pre-operculum wit a fleshy triangular area above, not covered by third infra-orbital bone (see N. come). Edge of lower jaw strongly flared outward. Pectoral axillary scales absent. Hind edge of scales toothed; no dark spot behind gill opening; a band on flank.