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