spot on the dorsal fin. Distribution The distribution of S. gibbosa includes the Indo-West Pacific, East African coast, and a range from Madagascar to Indonesia. First recorded in 2008 in the Mediterranean Sea off Israel, it is strongly suspected to be present in other locations due to its resemblance to Sardinella maderensis. S. gibbosa is one of the most abundant Sardinella in Indo West Pacific, and off the coast of Taiwan, Korea and Australia. Fisheries are most prominent in southern parts of India, with markets throughout Southeast Asia References goldstripe sardinella Commercial fish goldstripe sardinella