Gold sheen silver-biddy
📖 Overview
Gold sheen silver-biddy (Gerres chrysops) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gerreidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 10 and 20 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7. Body with silvery-gold sheen. Supraneural bones 2. Short caudal fin, mean 34% of SL. Posterior margin of caudal fin lobes somewhat pointed. Pelvic fin with the first few tips of its rays hyaline posteriorly .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gold sheen silver-biddy is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 10 - 20 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | ostnušíček zářivý |
| 🌍THA | ปลาดอกหมากทอง |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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