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Atherionidae

Pricklenose silverside

Atherion africanum

  • Silver
  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Indian Ocean
  • Africa
  • South Asia
  • Elongated
  • Small
  • Tropical fish
Maximum length
5.5 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
elongated
Distribution
Indian Ocean: India to Natal, South Africa (Ref. 4125 ).
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