Atherina presbyter sand smelt

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Atherina presbyter
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Social systemsschooling, shoaling
Group sizeslarge groups (100-1000), medium groups (10-100)
Habitatsbrackish, coastal marine
Life stages observedadult, juvenile
Evidence sourcesonline resource (website or database), personal observation
Countriesnot reported
FamilyAtherinidae
OrderAtheriniformes
ClassTeleostei
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