Family: |
Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Menidiinae |
Max. size: |
12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; freshwater; brackish; marine |
Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: Colombia and Venezuela. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found over muddy bottoms in lagoons or bays with brackish or hyper-saline waters (Ref. 5217). Feeds on zooplankton. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 29 January 2013 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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