Range and natural history
The cited account places it in marine coastal waters rather than brackish habitat. Florida shore-seine catches were scarce, yet large numbers appeared under a light at night. That contrast suggests why the timing and method of observation can strongly affect whether a small schooling fish is detected.
FishBase notes that the fish may remain farther from shore during daylight. A shoreline sample alone therefore offers a limited picture of its occurrence. Its range includes several Antillean islands, but the summary also notes gaps in records, so a broad Caribbean label should not be read as a confirmed locality list.
