Melanorhinus microps (Poey, 1860) Querimana silverside |
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FAO |
Family: | Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Menidiinae | |||
Max. size: | 7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | pelagic-oceanic; marine | |||
Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Bahamas, Cuba, St. Martin, and Panama. Antilles (Ref. 26938) | |||
Diagnosis: | Anal soft rays: 22-24 | |||
Biology: | Oceanic species (Ref. 5217). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 January 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |