Melanorhinus cyanellus (Meek & Hildebrand, 1923) Blackback silverside |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
Family: | Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Menidiinae | |||
Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; depth range - 10 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Costa Rica and Panama. | |||
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Biology: | Forms aggregations near reefs (Ref. 11482). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | (Ref. 96402) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 14.06.95 |
Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 18.07.13 |
Checked by: Dyer, Brian S. - 09.10.00 |