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Melanorhinus cyanellus (Meek & Hildebrand, 1923) Blackback silverside |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Menidiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 10 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Costa Rica and Panama. | |||
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| Biology: | Forms aggregations near reefs (Ref. 11482). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||