Tropical Silverside
Doboatherina duodecimalis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–4 m
- Max size: 11 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The tropical silverside schools along calm shorelines from mangrove estuaries out to the open coast in very shallow water. Only about eleven centimetres long, it is an important forage fish for larger species and is widely used as bait.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Atheriniformes › Atherinidae › Doboatherina
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1526239.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tropical Silverside live?
- The Tropical Silverside (Doboatherina duodecimalis) is typically found at 0–4 m.
- Is the Tropical Silverside dangerous to divers?
- The Tropical Silverside is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Tropical Silverside get?
- The Tropical Silverside grows to about 11 cm.