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Membras martinica (Valenciennes, 1835) Rough silverside |
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photo by
Thomas, C. |
| Family: | Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Menidiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 12.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 3 - 15 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: New York and northern Gulf of Mexico to Florida in USA and northern Mexico. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Anal soft rays: 15-21 | |||
| Biology: | Occurs along shore and in bays and inlets. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||