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Hypoatherina tsurugae (Jordan & Starks, 1901) |
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photo by
The Fish Database of Taiwan |
| Family: | Atherinidae (Silversides), subfamily: Atherinomorinae | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: southern Japan and the Korean Peninsula. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 6-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-11; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 10-13. Anus set behind tips of pelvic fins. Lower jaw highly elevated posteriorly. Attains 15 cm SL. | |||
| Biology: | Forms schools near the surface of inshore waters. Feeds on zooplankton. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||