Hardhead Silverside
Atherinomorus stipes
- Group: Other
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small silvery baitfish, the hardhead silverside gathers in large schools over reefs and soft bottoms, picking zooplankton from the water. It rarely tops 10 centimetres and forms a key link in the food chain for larger reef predators.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Atheriniformes › Atherinidae › Atherinomorus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272038.
FAQ
- Is the Hardhead Silverside dangerous to divers?
- The Hardhead Silverside is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hardhead Silverside get?
- The Hardhead Silverside grows to about 10 cm.