Habitat: benthopelagic; marine; found in shallow bays and along walls. Distribution: Cristobal, Carenero and Solarte Islands, Hospital Point NE of Solarte Island Natural History Notes: Carnivorous. Form small to large quickly moving schools. Depth: 0 - 100 m Characteristics: Shining silver body and occasionally exhibit a yellow mid-lateral stripe. Has a single dorsal fin and anal finlet. Also has a distinctive black mark on the upper gill plate.