Species guide
How to catch Kammal thryssa
Thryssa kammalensis
brackishsaltwaterEngraulidae
The Kammal thryssa is a small, elongated schooling fish found mainly inshore. It lives near mangroves and mud flats, feeding selectively on plankton. This species inhabits both brackish and saltwater environments in the Indo-Pacific region.
Where they live
Occurs in shallow to 20-meter deep brackish and saltwater zones in Asia and the Indian Ocean. Found near mangrove inlets, intertidal mud flats, and subtidal mud flat edges, mostly schooling inshore.
Typical size
Up to about 18 cm
What they eat
- plankton
- amphipods
- fish eggs
- small crustaceans
- cladocerans
- euphausiids
- mysids
Best baits
- small shrimp
- plankton-based bait
- crushed fish eggs
Best lures
- small soft plastic lures
- tiny spoons
- minnow-type lures
How to fish for them
- light spin fishing
- ultralight tackle
- plankton imitation lures
- casting small jigs
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