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Odontesthes regia (Humboldt, 1821) Chilean silverside |
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photo by
Carvalho Filho, A. |
| Family: | Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Atherinopsinae | |||
| Max. size: | 18.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; freshwater; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Paíta, Peru to Aysén, Chile. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in schools. Is mainly diurnal. Feeds primarily on the eggs of Engraulis ringens (Ref. 9120). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||