Atherinomorus endrachtensis (Quoy & Gaimard 1825)

Pectoral blotch, when present, distinct; midlateral band silvery (Ref. 9760). Ramus of premaxilla not extending past vertical through anterior border of pupil; Free edge of lower jaw sloping backwards and upwards and with distinct tubercle at posterior end.Description: Characterized by yellowish brown color dorsally; 12-16 predorsal scales; depth of body about 4.3 in SL; large eye, 2.4 in head length; jaws, vomer and mesopterygoids with small teeth; teeth present or absent on palatines and ectopterygoids (Ref. 90102).

Dorsal spines (total): 5 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Analspines: 1; Analsoft rays: 11 - 14

Found in shallow coastal waters. Schools with A. lacunosus, A. ogilbyi, Craterocephalus mugiloides, and Hypoatherina temminckii, in the coasts of northern Australia.

fisheries: of no interest