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2. Notopterus notopterus (Pallas)Local name: Pulli (Orissa), Phulo, Pholui, Pholi, Patra, Golhi,Conservation Status: Least ConcernIdentifying features: Maxilla (gape of mouth) extends to middle of eye. Preorbitalserrated.Larger scales on opercles than those on body. No transverse bars on back. Norounded spots near caudal origin. Lateral line straight and complete.General information: Found in clear streams and often enters brackish waters.Inhabits standing and sluggish waters of lakes, floodplains,Maximum size: 61 em.canals and ponds.Fisheries: Commercial,important food fish. Also considered as aquarium fish.Order: Clupeiformes• Body laterally compressed, pectoral fins low on body• Abdomen keeled, scutes present along belly• No dorsal adipose finFamily: Clupeidae• Maxilla not extending beyond eye• Anal fin short (less than 30 fin rays)4