| Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Menidiinae |
| 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 0 - 9 m |
| Eastern Central Pacific: Baja California, Mexico to Peru. |
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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). |
| 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). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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