Longfin silverside
📖 Overview
Forms small schools in shallow bays and near coastal reefs . Oviparous, with planktonic larvae . Eggs are presumably attached to spawning substrate via adhesive filaments .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4 - 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 13; Anal spines: 0 - 1; Anal soft rays: 23 - 31; Vertebrae: 37 - 41. Branchiostegal rays: 6 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Longfin silverside is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical; 24°N - 5°N Central Pacific: Baja California, Mexico and the Revillagigedo Island to Puerto Utria, Colombia, including the Gulf of California (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurystole eriarcha | Jordan & Gilbert | 1882 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 24 records indexed .
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