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Jenkinsia stolifera (Jordan & Gilbert, 1884) Florida round herring |
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FAO |
| Family: | Spratelloididae (Small round herrings) | |||
| Max. size: | 4 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic: Florida, Belize, Venezuela. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Vertebrae: 38-39. Pre-maxillae toothed, triangular; 1 supra-maxilla; isthmus broadly triangular, pointed anteriorly; W-shaped pelvic scute; vertebrae 38 to 39 (usually 39 - Venezuela). Silver lateral band not becoming narrower or fading anteriorly. | |||
| Biology: | Usually occurring inshore. Forms schools. Feeds on plankton. Probably grows to 5 or 6 cm SL. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 August 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||