Small Chinese silver-biddy
📖 Overview
Small Chinese silver-biddy (Gerres decacanthus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gerreidae. It inhabits diadromous, migrating between freshwater and the sea waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 10 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 - 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7. Body silvery. Supraneural bones 2. Caudal fin lobes somewhat pointed .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Small Chinese silver-biddy is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; depth range 1 - 10 m . Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | ostnušíček čínský |
| 🌍THA | ปลาดอกหมากบั้ง · ปลาดอกหมากลาย |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 十刺銀鱸 · 十棘鑽嘴魚 · 碗米仔 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diapterus decacanthus | Bleeker | 1864 | Synonym |
| Gerreomorpha decacantha | Bleeker | 1864 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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