Family: |
Atherinidae (Silversides), subfamily: Atherinomorinae |
Max. size: |
5.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; freshwater; brackish; marine |
Distribution: |
Africa: around Tamatave, eastern coast of Madagascar. One specimen from Antikotazo near Ambilobe on the north west coast of Madagascar has been collected among the type specimens of Teramulus waterloti. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Unlikely to be used for human consumption, possibly used as bait. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 June 2016 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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