Family: |
Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Menidiinae |
Max. size: |
10 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine |
Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Mazatlan, Mexico and the Galapagos Islands. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in coastal waters; schools to feed on plankton and small nekton (Ref. 28023). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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