| Family: |
Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Menidiinae |
| Max. size: |
5.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; freshwater; brackish; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: Honduras, Costa Rica and Colombia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Anal soft rays: 23-27 |
| Biology: |
Found along the coast and in estuaries, may ascend rivers (Ref. 6858). Feeds on crustaceans, terrestrial and aquatic insects, and diatoms (Ref. 6858). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 January 2013 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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