Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Menidiinae |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
pelagic-neritic; marine |
Eastern Central Pacific: El Salvador to Colombia. |
Body thin and elongated; mouth terminal, with conspicuously protrusible jaws; teeth set in bands; two well separated dorsal fins, the first located head of the origin of the anal fin; pectoral fins located high on the body; lateral line lacking; back olive green; flanks and belly silvery, with a narrow, median, silvery, lateral stripe (Ref. 55763). |
Forms small schools (Ref. 9273). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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