Basilichthys australis Eigenmann, 1928

Family:  Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Atherinopsinae
Max. size:  36.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: rio Maipo south to ChiloĆ© Island (Ref. 27834).
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Lower Risk: near threatened (LR/nt); Date assessed: 01 August 1996 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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