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Anchoa belizensis (Thomerson & Greenfield, 1975) Belize anchovy |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Engraulidae (Anchovies), subfamily: Engraulinae | |||
| Max. size: | 5.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Central America: Belize and Guatemala. Doubtful occurrence in eastern rivers of Honduras. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 23-28. Body somewhat compressed, slender. Snout less than eye diameter; maxilla long, tip pointed, reaching almost to gill opening; gill cover canals of walkeri-type. Anal fin rather long, its origin before midpoint of dorsal fin base. A pair of narrow dark lines along back, from occiput to tail; a silver stripe along flank, less than eye diameter. | |||
| Biology: | Apparently entirely freshwater and presumably schooling. More data needed. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 February 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||