Fijian silverside
📖 Overview
Relatively common in both high island and atoll lagoons . They are not found in the rougher waters over reefs and are attracted to light at night in lagoons . Used as bait in the tuna fishery .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9 - 12. Premaxilla with long ascending process and two lateral processes. Gill rakers 22-25. Midlateral scale count 38-42. : elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Fijian silverside is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Fijian silverside is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 5 m . Tropical; 16°N - 23°S Central Pacific: Sumatra to northern Cooks, north to the Philippines, Carolines and Marshall Islands, south to Fiji.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Fijian silverside |
| 🌍CES | gavún fidžijský |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allanetta ovalaua | Herre | 1935 | Synonym |
| Atherina ovalaua | Herre | 1935 | Synonym |
| Pranesus ovalauus | Herre | 1935 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .
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