| Family: |
Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Menidiinae |
| Max. size: |
10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 0 - 9 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Baja California, Mexico to Peru. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-11; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 24-30; Vertebrae: 39-41. Branchiostegal rays: 6 (Ref. 36497). |
| Biology: |
Found in surf zone and upper water column near shore along the open coast and in bays (Ref. 36497). Oviparous, with planktonic larvae (Ref. 36497). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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