| Family: |
Polynemidae (Threadfins) |
| Max. size: |
33 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 5 - 66 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: New York and along the coast to the western coast of Yucatán, Mexico (Ref. 57343). Some authors report this species as occurring throughout northern South America (Ref. 5217). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs on sand or mud bottoms and on beaches, especially on the surf (Ref. 57343). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 January 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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