Samoan Silverside
Hypoatherina temminckii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 8 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small silvery schooling fish of coastal waters and harbours, the silverside rarely passes about twelve centimetres. Big predators rely on its shoals for food, and fishers scoop it up as live bait for tuna.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Atheriniformes › Atherinidae › Hypoatherina
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217883.
FAQ
- How deep does the Samoan Silverside live?
- The Samoan Silverside (Hypoatherina temminckii) is typically found at to 8 m.
- Is the Samoan Silverside dangerous to divers?
- The Samoan Silverside is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Samoan Silverside get?
- The Samoan Silverside grows to about 12 cm.