Atherinella guatemalensis (Günther, 1864)
Guatemala silverside
photo by FAO

Family:  Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Menidiinae
Max. size:  9.1 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-neritic; freshwater; brackish; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Zacatula, Mexico to Salina de Acapán, Guatemala.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Common in fresh and brackish waters, such as in rivers, estuaries, and coastal lagoons (Ref. 9273).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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