Membras martinica (Valenciennes, 1835)
Rough silverside
Membras martinica
photo by Thomas, C.

Family:  Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Menidiinae
Max. size:  12.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 3 - 15 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: New York and northern Gulf of Mexico to Florida in USA and northern Mexico.
Diagnosis:  Anal soft rays: 15-21
Biology:  Occurs along shore and in bays and inlets.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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