Atherinella nepenthe (Myers & Wade, 1942)
Pitcher silverside
photo by FAO

Family:  Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Menidiinae
Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 0 - 9 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Baja California, Mexico to Peru.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 3-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-11; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 24-30; Vertebrae: 39-41. Branchiostegal rays: 6 (Ref. 36497).
Biology:  Found in surf zone and upper water column near shore along the open coast and in bays (Ref. 36497). Oviparous, with planktonic larvae (Ref. 36497).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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