Surf sprite
📖 Overview
Surf sprite (Iso natalensis), first described by Regan, 1919 is a small fish in the family Isonidae (order Atheriniformes). Adults typically reach 8.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 17; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 21 - 28. Translucent with silver lower head and band along side to silver spot on caudal peduncle and viscera enclosed in silver. : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Surf sprite is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic. Subtropical South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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