Inland silverside
📖 Overview
A brackish/marine species that ascends rivers . In fresh water, usually occurs at the surface of clear, quiet water over sand or gravel. Some landlocked populations, many of which have been established in impoundments as forage for sport fishes, reproduce in fresh water . Feeds on zooplankton , invertebrates, fish eggs and larvae and diatoms .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Anal soft rays: 16 - 19; Vertebrae: 38 - 42. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Inland silverside is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; pelagic-neritic; non-migratory ; depth range 0 - 30 m . Subtropical; 42°N - 25°N, 98°W - 70°W
🌿 Ecology
zooplankton (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Inland silverside is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 19.2 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 373 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Inland silverside has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Inland Silverside · Mississippi Silverside · Tide-water Silverside · Tidewater Silverside · Waxen Silverside |
| 🌍CES | menidie pobřežní |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Mississippi-stribefisk |
| 🇫🇷French | Capucette nord-americaine |
| 🇵🇱Polish | Menidia berylka |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Прибрежная менидия |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | plateadito salado |
| 🇸🇪Swedish | Sydlig silversida |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 美洲原銀漢魚 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atherinichthys gracilis | Steindachner | 1898 | Synonym |
| Chirostoma beryllinum | Cope | 1867 | Synonym |
| Ischnomembras gabunensis | Fowler | 1903 | Synonym |
| Menidia beryllina cerea | Kendall | 1902 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 223 records indexed .
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