Caribbean Longfin Herring

Belly with an uninterrupted keel of 24 to 28 scutes, the outer edges of the scutes distinctly serrated. Upper jaw broad at midpoint, tapering posteriorly, the tip reaching or surpassing gill opening. Pectoral fins large; dorsal fin rather small, set far back on body; anal fin long (Ref. 188). Sides of head silvery (Ref. 37032).

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 55 - 61

Occurs in coastal waters inshore, probably entering estuaries.

fisheries: subsistence fisheries