Red Sea silverside
📖 Overview
Red Sea silverside (Hypoatherina golanii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Atherinidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.6 cm. 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): 5 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10 - 13; Vertebrae: 43 - 45. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: posterior end of maxilla not slanted downward; midlateral scales with an indented posterior margin; posterior margin of anterior predorsal scales with a spatular outgrowth; posterior margin of axillary scale without a distinct projection; midlateral band somewhat wide and its lower margin reaching to or below the ventral end of the midlateral (third) scale row at the level of anal-fin origin (width of midlateral band 24-32 % of body depth and 62-83 % of caudal peduncle depth); interorbital width somewhat wide 35-43 % HL .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Red Sea silverside is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Red Sea silverside is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic. Tropical Indian Ocean: Israel (Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea); probably endemic.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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