Atherina boyeri

Size range: 8-13 cm

Common size: 8-10 cm

Depth range: 0-3 m

Habitat:

• Close to shore, not necessarily over rocks or sand.

Water column position:

• Pelagic-Neritic
• Close to the surface

Colors & patterns:

• Short snout
• Large eyes
• Two dorsal fins
• Irregular black dots on dorsal side

Behavior:

1. Transient species. Usually found close to the surface
2. Activity: Diurnal
3. Approach: ?

Schooling characteristics:

• Large schools

Feeding characteristics:

• Zooplanktivore

Native/Exotic: Native