Broadstripe silverside
📖 Overview
Broadstripe silverside (Atherinella nesiotes), first described by Myers & Wade, 1942 is a small fish in the family Atherinopsidae (order Atheriniformes). Adults typically reach 10.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. The species schools in loose to tight aggregations. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Broadstripe silverside is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Broadstripe silverside is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
plankton and small nekton (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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