Hypoatherina Woodwardi
📖 Overview
Hypoatherina Woodwardi (Hypoatherina woodwardi), first described by Jordan & Starks, 1901 is a small fish in the family Atherinidae (order Atheriniformes). Adults typically reach 10.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. The species schools in loose to tight aggregations.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12. Anus set between tips of pelvic fins, just below origin of dorsal fin, Lower jaw highly elevated posteriorly. Attains 10 cm SL.: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hypoatherina Woodwardi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic. Subtropical Northwest Pacific: Ryukyu Islands (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
zooplankton
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allanetta woodwardi | Jordan & Starks | 1901 | Synonym |
| Atherina woodwardi | Jordan & Starks | 1901 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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