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Atherinella nepenthe (Myers & Wade, 1942) Pitcher silverside |
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FAO |
| Family: | Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Menidiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 0 - 9 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Baja California, Mexico to Peru. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-11; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 24-30; Vertebrae: 39-41. Branchiostegal rays: 6 (Ref. 36497). | |||
| Biology: | Found in surf zone and upper water column near shore along the open coast and in bays (Ref. 36497). Oviparous, with planktonic larvae (Ref. 36497). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||