Common Silverbiddy
Gerres oyena
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Silver and slender, the common silverbiddy works sandy bottoms in lagoons, estuaries and sheltered coastal waters no deeper than about 20 metres. It feeds by sifting small animals from the sand, sometimes alone and sometimes in loose groups.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Gerreidae › Gerres
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218535.
FAQ
- How deep does the Common Silverbiddy live?
- The Common Silverbiddy (Gerres oyena) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Common Silverbiddy dangerous to divers?
- The Common Silverbiddy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Common Silverbiddy get?
- The Common Silverbiddy grows to about 30 cm.