Tidewater Silverside
Menidia peninsulae
- Group: Other
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small, translucent silverside that lives in tidal creeks and salt marshes, it moves easily between brackish and full strength seawater. It never strays into inland fresh water and rarely tops fifteen centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Atheriniformes › Atherinopsidae › Menidia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275933.
FAQ
- Is the Tidewater Silverside dangerous to divers?
- The Tidewater Silverside is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Tidewater Silverside get?
- The Tidewater Silverside grows to about 15 cm.