Reef silverside
📖 Overview
Found on coral reefs. Feeds on zooplankton. Caught with dip nets, with the help of artificial lights. Occurs in large schools in shallow waters
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12. Head rather narrow, not conspicuously wider than body .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Reef silverside is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Reef silverside is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Subtropical South America.
🌿 Ecology
zooplankton
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Reef silverside · rush fry |
| 🇫🇷French | Athérine des récifs |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | catacuche · tinícalo de arrecife |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allanetta araea | Jordan & Gilbert | 1884 | Synonym |
| Allanetta harringtonensis | Goode | 1877 | Synonym |
| Atherina araea | Jordan & Gilbert | 1884 | Synonym |
| Atherina harringtonensis | Goode | 1877 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 84 records indexed .
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