Description

Also known as Baitfish, Bristle Herring, Broadhead Silverside.

Found in large schools, in brackish fresh water and marine waters, over shallow, soft bottoms, of shorelines, and around coral reefs.
They feed on zooplankton.
Length - 10cm
Depth - 0-4m
Widespread Western Atlantic, Southeast Pacific

These fish are common on shorelines, important food for larger fish species although no commercial value. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/3234