Systematic position Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii (Ray- finned fish) Order: Clupeiformes (Herrings) Family: Engraulidae (Anchovies) Genus: Setipinna Species: S. phasa Common/local names English: Gangetic hairfin anchovy Bangladesh: Phassa (ফ্যাসা),Fewa (ফেওয়া) and Faisa (ফাইস্যা) India: Phasa (ফ্যাসা), Bindi (বিন্দি), Patara (পাতারা),