Atherinidae (Silversides), subfamily: Atherinomorinae |
15 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
pelagic-neritic; marine |
Northwest Pacific: southern Japan and the Korean Peninsula. |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-11; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 10-13. Anus set behind tips of pelvic fins. Lower jaw highly elevated posteriorly. Attains 15 cm SL. |
Forms schools near the surface of inshore waters. Feeds on zooplankton. |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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