| Family: |
Atherinidae (Silversides), subfamily: Atherinomorinae |
| Max. size: |
10 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Ryukyu Islands (Ref. 559) and Taiwan (Ref. 12711). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 5-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-11; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 10-12. Anus set between tips of pelvic fins, just below origin of dorsal fin, Lower jaw highly elevated posteriorly. Attains 10 cm SL. |
| Biology: |
Forms schools near the surface of inshore waters. Feeds on zooplankton. Not a tasty food fish. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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