Slender Silverbiddy
Gerres oblongus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A highly protrusible mouth lets this silverbiddy snatch small animals from sandy bottoms near coral. It forms schools and migrates to set sandy spots near the outer reef edge to spawn on late afternoons around the full moon.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Gerreidae › Gerres
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218526.
FAQ
- How deep does the Slender Silverbiddy live?
- The Slender Silverbiddy (Gerres oblongus) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Slender Silverbiddy dangerous to divers?
- The Slender Silverbiddy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Slender Silverbiddy get?
- The Slender Silverbiddy grows to about 30 cm.