Malayan silver-biddy
📖 Overview
Malayan silver-biddy (Gerres silaceus) 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 10.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 5 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, 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 and head uniformly silvery-ochre; depth approximately 50% of SL. Supraneural bones 2. Scales between 5th dorsal fin spine base and lateral line 3.5. Last dorsal fin spine almost the same length or slightly shorter than penultimate spine. Anal spines generally slender . Caudal fin short, lobes broadly rounded. Pelvic fin rays with wide white margin posteriorly .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Malayan silver-biddy is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Malayan silver-biddy is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Malayan silver-biddy is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 5 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | ostnušíček malajský |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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