| Family: |
Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Menidiinae |
| Max. size: |
13 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: southern part of the Caribbean. Coasts of Central and South America (Ref. 26938). |
| Diagnosis: |
Anal soft rays: 22-26 |
| Biology: |
Found over sandy bottoms. Feeds on zooplankton. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 January 2013 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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