| Family: |
Atherinidae (Silversides), subfamily: Atherininae |
| Max. size: |
9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 1 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: endemic to southern Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-13; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 11-14. Body slightly compressed and sides flattened (Ref. 9002). |
| Biology: |
Found on the continental shelf, inshore waters (Ref. 7300). Often found in estuaries and recorded in coastal bays (Ref. 9002). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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