Sundasalanx malleti

Sundasalanx malleti Siebert and Crimmen in Siebert, 1997 is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Sundasalangidae (order Clupeiformes).

Taxonomy. The scientific name Sundasalanx malleti Siebert and Crimmen in Siebert, 1997 places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Clupeiformes, Sundasalanx malleti exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: They are small, silvery, schooling plankton-feeders central to marine food webs and fisheries. Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Sundasalangidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Sundasalangidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.