Hypoatherina
tsurugae
(Jordan & Starks, 1901)
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Family:
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Atherinidae
(Silversides), subfamily: Atherininae
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Order:
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Atheriniformes
(silversides)
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Class:
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Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
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In this site name:
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Max. size:
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15.0 cm SL (male/unsexed; Ref. 559) |
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Environment: |
pelagic; marine
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Climate: |
temperate |
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Importance:
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Resilience: |
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months(Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
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Distribution:
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Northwest Pacific: southern Japan and the Korean Peninsula.
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Morphology:
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Dorsal
spines
(total): 6 - 9;
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 8 - 11;
Anal
spines: 1;
Anal
soft rays: 10 – 13. Anus set behind tips of pelvic fins. Lower jaw highly elevated posteriorly. Attains 15 cm SL.
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Biology: |
Forms schools near the surface of inshore waters. Feeds on zooplankton.
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Red List Status: |
Not in IUCN Red List (Ref. 57073)
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Dangerous:
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harmless
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Coordinator: |
Dyer, Brian S.
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