Silver fish
📖 Overview
Silver fish (Leptatherina presbyteroides), first described by Richardson, 1843 is a small fish in the family Atherinidae (order Atheriniformes). Adults typically reach 11.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. The species schools in loose to tight aggregations.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Silver fish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Silver fish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic. Temperate; 29°S - 40°S Southwest Pacific: endemic to Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atherina presbyteroides | Richardson | 1843 | Synonym |
| Atherina tamarensis | Johnston | 1883 | Synonym |
| Atherinichthys edelensis | Castelnau | 1873 | Synonym |
| Atherinichthys obscurus | Castelnau | 1875 | Synonym |
| Atherinosoma microstoma lincolnensis | Whitley | 1941 | Synonym |
| Atherinosoma presbyteroides | Richardson | 1843 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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