| Family: |
Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Atherinopsinae |
| Max. size: |
18.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; freshwater; brackish; marine |
| Distribution: |
South America: Paíta, Peru to Aysén, Chile. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in schools. Is mainly diurnal. Feeds primarily on the eggs of Engraulis ringens (Ref. 9120). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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