| Family: |
Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Menidiinae |
| Max. size: |
4.31 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Honduras. |
| Diagnosis: |
Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 15-17; Vertebrae: 39-42. This species belonging to the M. martinica species-group, is distinguished from all
congeners by the following characters: anus is positioned closer to the insertion of pelvic fin than the origin of anal fin; posterior margins of predorsal and lateral scales are smooth or slightly irregular, not laciniate; the least depth of caudal peduncle 6.7-8.5% SL; total gill raker of first arch 16-20, modally 18-19 (Ref. 123107). |
| Biology: |
Collected on the coastal edge of the lagoon-salt marsh complex: a salt marsh with channels bordered by reeds and saw grass and the bottom peaty. Size at maturity at 2.4 cm SL (Ref. 123107). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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