| Clupeidae (Herrings, shads, sardines, menhadens), subfamily: Incertae sedis |
| 4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
|
reef-associated; depth range 0 - 50 m |
| Western Central Atlantic: Florida, Belize, Venezuela. |
|
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Vertebrae: 38-39. Pre-maxillae toothed, triangular; 1 supra-maxilla; isthmus broadly triangular, pointed anteriorly; W-shaped pelvic scute; vertebrae 38 to 39 (usually 39 - Venezuela). Silver lateral band not becoming narrower or fading anteriorly. |
| Usually occurring inshore. Forms schools. Feeds on plankton. Probably grows to 5 or 6 cm SL. |
|
(Ref. 96402)
|
| harmless |
|
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