Odontesthes regia (Humboldt, 1821)
Chilean silverside
photo by Carvalho Filho, A.

Family:  Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Atherinopsinae
Max. size:  18.3 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-neritic; freshwater; brackish; marine
Distribution:  South America: Paíta, Peru to Aysén, Chile.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in schools. Is mainly diurnal. Feeds primarily on the eggs of Engraulis ringens (Ref. 9120).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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