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Atherinella guatemalensis (Günther, 1864) Guatemala silverside |
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| Family: | Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Menidiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 9.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; freshwater; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Zacatula, Mexico to Salina de Acapán, Guatemala. | |||
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| Biology: | Common in fresh and brackish waters, such as in rivers, estuaries, and coastal lagoons (Ref. 9273). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 October 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||