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Menidia conchorum Hildebrand & Ginsburg, 1927 Key silverside |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Menidiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: lower Florida Keys in USA. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Anal soft rays: 12-15 | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in pond waters of varying salinity. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 07 January 2014 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||