Atherinomorus lineatus (Günther, 1872)
Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5 - 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12. Eyes large, diameter equal to interorbital space. Midlateral scale count 33-37. In preserved specimens, midlateral band's upper edge visible as lighter yellow-gold or black; the series of black dots on the scale rows extend as lines below the band.
Common Names
Taxonomic Hierarchy
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Teleostei
Order: Atheriniformes
Family: Atherinidae
Genus: Atherinomorus
Species: Atherinomorus lineatus (Günther, 1872)
Climate Zone
Location
Biology
Appear to live in shallow waters in cays or close to shore. Nothing is known of its biology (Ref. 9760). Sometimes found in brackish marine lake (Ref 90102).
Habitat
demersal