Answer: Clupeoid fishes are least likely to be consumed under direct consumption.
Clupeoid fishes are small fishes that feed on plankton and sardines, menhaden, anchovies and herrings all belong to this group. Researches have been made that poisoning is caused by eating or consumption of clupeoid fishes and is termed as clupeotoxism which is widespread in the tropical and the subtropical areas of the world. This disease may be fatal in several cases hence the direct consumption of the fish is restricted or must be avoided.
