| Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Menidiinae |
| 8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine |
| Eastern Central Pacific: Baja California, Mexico and the Revillagigedo Island to Puerto Utria, Colombia, including the Gulf of California (Ref. 36497). |
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Dorsal spines (total): 4-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-13; Anal spines: 0-1; Anal soft rays: 23-31; Vertebrae: 37-41. Branchiostegal rays: 6 (Ref. 36497). |
| Forms small schools in shallow bays and near coastal reefs (Ref. 9273). Oviparous, with planktonic larvae (Ref. 36497). Eggs are presumably attached to spawning substrate via adhesive filaments (Ref. 36497). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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