Bahia Sprat

Distinguished from the very similar R. amazonica mainly by having more vertebrae and more scales in lateral series. Easily separated from all other clupeids in the area by the sharp retrorse spine on the upper part of the maxilla at about the level of the eye center. A silver stripe along the flank reported by some authors. Two distinct parallel striae on scales.

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 21; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 15 - 18; Vertebrae: 43

A riverine freshwater species, but also tolerating brackish water.

fisheries: subsistence fisheries

Rhinosardinia bahiensis, commonly known as the Bahia spat, is a ray-finned fish in the family Clupeidae. It is found in South America, residing in freshwater, brackish, and pelagic environments in a tropical climate. It has 13 to 21 dorsal soft rays, 15 to 18 anal soft rays, and 43 vertebrae.