| Family: |
Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Menidiinae |
| Max. size: |
17.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; brackish; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: northern coast of South America. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found over soft bottoms, in brackish or hypersaline littoral lagoons and protected areas of the open sea. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 January 2013 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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