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Iso hawaiiensis Gosline, 1952 Hawaiian surf sardine |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Isonidae (Isonids) | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 0 - 2 m | |||
| Distribution: | Pacific Ocean: Marshall Islands, Hawaii and Rapa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 5-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 20-25. Teeth in jaws restricted to first third along free edge of premaxilla. Dorsal edge of opercle without notch and process (Ref. 9769). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits rough surf and waves around rocky headlands and reefs. Nothing is known of the biology of this species (Ref. 9769). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||