Scientific Name:Dussumieria Acuta
English Name: Slender Sardines
Local Name: (indian oil sardine, round-dwarf herring, tulis, balantiyong)
Dussumieria acuta, commonly known as the Indian oil sardine or slender sardinella, is a species of fish in the herring family, Clupeidae. It is found in the Indian Ocean, particularly along the coasts of the Indian subcontinent. This species is an important food fish for both human consumption and as bait for larger predatory fish. It plays a significant role in the fisheries industry of the region.