| Family: |
Atherionidae (Pricklenose silversides) |
| Max. size: |
5.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m |
| Distribution: |
Indian Ocean: India to Natal, South Africa (Ref. 4125). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 5-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 16-17. Translucent and blue-green in color; pigmentation on head and body variable (Ref. 4125). |
| Biology: |
Usually caught offshore in depths of less than 2 m. Used as food for larger commercial species and possibly as bait. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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