Hypoatherina
woodwardi
(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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10.0 cm SL (male/unsexed; Ref. 559) |
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Environment: |
pelagic; marine
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Climate: |
subtropical |
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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: Ryukyu Islands (Ref. 559) and Taiwan (Ref. 12711).
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Morphology:
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Dorsal
spines
(total): 5 - 7;
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 8 - 11;
Anal
spines: 1;
Anal
soft rays: 10 – 12. Anus set between tips of pelvic fins, just below origin of dorsal fin, Lower jaw highly elevated posteriorly. Attains 10 cm SL.
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Biology: |
Forms schools near the surface of inshore waters. Feeds on zooplankton. Not a tasty food fish.
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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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