Family: |
Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Atherinopsinae |
Max. size: |
35 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 436.6 g |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: Río Negro, Río Uruguay, Río de la Plata, Lagoa Mirim and Lagoa dos Patos system, Uruguay, Argentina, southern Brazil. |
Diagnosis: |
Scales in the lateral line series above the lateral band 52-60; and predorsal scales 28-35 (Ref. 47314). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 August 2020 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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