Atherinella hubbsi (Bussing, 1979)
photo by Molina, A.

Family:  Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Menidiinae
Max. size:  7 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Central America: Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in rivers (Ref. 6858). Feeds on terrestrial and aquatic insects as well as algae (Ref. 6858).
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 16 September 2019 (B1ab(iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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