Longspine Silverbiddy
Gerres macracanthus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–22 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A silverbiddy of shallow inshore sand flats and estuaries, this fish has a protrusible mouth it extends downward to sift small prey from the bottom. It keeps to tidy single species schools and reaches about 30 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Gerreidae › Gerres
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218523.
FAQ
- How deep does the Longspine Silverbiddy live?
- The Longspine Silverbiddy (Gerres macracanthus) is typically found at 1–22 m.
- Is the Longspine Silverbiddy dangerous to divers?
- The Longspine Silverbiddy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Longspine Silverbiddy get?
- The Longspine Silverbiddy grows to about 30 cm.