Atherinella starksi (Meek & Hildebrand, 1923)
Star silverside
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Menidiinae
Max. size:  11 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Costa Rica to Colombia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in sandy bottoms adjacent to rocky reefs (Ref. 9273).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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