| Family: |
Engraulidae (Anchovies), subfamily: Engraulinae |
| Max. size: |
5.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Central America: Belize and Guatemala. Doubtful occurrence in eastern rivers of Honduras. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 23-28. Body somewhat compressed, slender. Snout less than eye diameter; maxilla long, tip pointed, reaching almost to gill opening; gill cover canals of walkeri-type. Anal fin rather long, its origin before midpoint of dorsal fin base. A pair of narrow dark lines along back, from occiput to tail; a silver stripe along flank, less than eye diameter. |
| Biology: |
Apparently entirely freshwater and presumably schooling. More data needed. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 February 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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