| Family: |
Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Atherinopsinae |
| Max. size: |
31 cm (male/unsexed); 30.5 cm (female); max.weight: 219.5 g; max.weight: 205.0 g |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Río Huaso to Valparaiso, Chile. Not present in freshwater east of the Andes. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 15-17 |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 22 March 2021 (A2ace+4ce) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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