Hussain, Makhdoom

Tilisha

Tenualosa ilisha

Hilsa shad (Tenualosa ilisha). Local name in Pakistan: palla or pallo. The species is known for anadromous migration for spawning in River Indus. The larvae hatch in fresh water and when attain Juvenile stage migrate to sea and attain maturity runs towards the river Indus Spawning. (Ventral Fin: 7, Gill rakers 60 – 100, Scutes: 32-33, scales in lateral series: 37 - 47, Length Range: Juveniles (unsexed): 101-151 mm, male: 247-393 mm; 270-360 mm Female: 250-450 mm; 300-370 mm, Weight Range: Juveniles: 45 g; Male & Female: 534-1970 g, Juveniles: 200 g; Male & Female: 243-800 g)

About this image

Identification
Tenualosa ilisha (Hilsa)
Date Taken
10 September 2007
Location

Chann Creek, Indus River (Lat. N 240 04’.574 and long. E 670 34’.2 11)

Contributors
Makhdoom Hussain, World Wildife Foundation
photographer copyright holder identification research
Zakia Khatoon , World Wildlife Foundation
photographer copyright holder identification research
Subjects
Anatomy body parts pectoral fins
Anatomy body parts pelvic fins
Anatomy female
Anatomy male
Life Stages and Gender adult/sexually mature
Subject Live Animal
Type Photo

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