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Guatemala silverside (Atherinella guatemalensis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Atherinella guatemalensis

Common Name
Guatemala silverside

Biology
Common in fresh and brackish waters, such as in rivers, estuaries, and coastal lagoons (Ref. 9273).

Classification

Classified By
G?nther, 1864
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Silversides (Atheriniformes)
Family
Neotropical silversides (Atherinopsidae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Central Pacific
Distribution
Eastern Central Pacific: Zacatula, Mexico to Salina de Acap?n, Guatemala.
Range
17°N - 14°N

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
pelagic-neritic
Environment
Marine; freshwater; brackish; pelagic-neritic
Trophic Level
2.73 s.e. 0.31 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
True
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
7.5 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (12 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Least Concern (LC)