Surf Sprite

Iso natalensis

Surf Sprite

A tiny silver fish of the breaking surf, the surf sprite gathers in large numbers right in the churning water close to shore. It is built for that turbulent edge where most fish cannot hold, schooling where the waves boil over the sand.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Atheriniformes › Isonidae › Iso

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 221390.

FAQ

Is the Surf Sprite dangerous to divers?
The Surf Sprite is harmless to divers.
How big does the Surf Sprite get?
The Surf Sprite grows to about 8 cm.