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The Toli shad (Tenualosa toli) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Clupeidae that grows up to 60 cm.
Asia: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Hong Kong, India and others
Description
The toli shad is a herring relative (Dorosomatidae) from coastal waters and river mouths of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 60 cm and has a deep, laterally compressed, bright-silvery body with a keeled belly and a deeply forked tail. As an open-water schooling fish it filters plankton and migrates from the sea into river mouths to spawn. It is an important commercial food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Toli shad?
The Toli shad has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Toli shad live?
The Toli shad lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around open water. Asia: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Hong Kong, India and others
How big does the Toli shad get?
The Toli shad grows to a maximum of about 60 cm. On average the species is around 40 cm.
Is the Toli shad dangerous to humans?
No, the Toli shad is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Toli shad edible?
Yes, the Toli shad is a highly prized food fish.
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Same genus Tenualosa
More from the family Clupeidae
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