| Family: |
Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Menidiinae |
| Max. size: |
12.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 3 - 15 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: New York and northern Gulf of Mexico to Florida in USA and northern Mexico. |
| Diagnosis: |
Anal soft rays: 15-21 |
| Biology: |
Occurs along shore and in bays and inlets. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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