This is probably a species of Atherinomorus, possibly Atherinomorus lacunosus, family Atherinidae.

Atherinidae? What's the location?

This is probably a species of Atherinomorus, possibly Atherinomorus lacunosus, family Atherinidae.

Atherinomorous or Hypoatherina temmincki  based on the locality

two well seperated dorsal fins, if so it could be species from atheriniformes..!

Location is from east coast of  Indian water...i ll go through the characters..thanks to all for the reply

Hi Kuberan

Given your location I agree for Atherinomorus although I cannot be more specific on the species.

Cheers,

JP

Thanks JP

At a first glance it looks like a silver-side fish, belonging to Atherinidae Family. You may diagnose to validate genus and species. Where was the species collected? Atherinids are mostly found in mangrove and river mouths, which has something to do with lower salinity than pure seawater.

Dear Benjamin J. Gonzales.  I have got this from 5m depth of  Marine  water, Palk bay from south east coast of India.

Thanks

Silversides (Atheriniformes) are commonly found in brackish water, freshwater and marine environments. There are reports of this genera from Gulf of Mannar, South east coast of India.

Thank you Monalisha Sundar