Melanorhinus microps (Poey, 1860)
Querimana silverside
Melanorhinus microps
photo by FAO

Family:  Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Menidiinae
Max. size:  7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-oceanic; marine
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: Bahamas, Cuba, St. Martin, and Panama. Antilles (Ref. 26938)
Diagnosis:  Anal soft rays: 22-24
Biology:  Oceanic species (Ref. 5217).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 January 2013 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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