Small Chinese Silver-Biddy
Gerres decacanthus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–10 m
- Max size: 9.1 cm
- For divers: safe
This small silver biddy works shallow coastal sand and mud near freshwater outflows, sifting the bottom for tiny prey. Its protrusible mouth shoots out to grab buried invertebrates, and it grows to about nine centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Gerreidae › Gerres
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276955.
FAQ
- How deep does the Small Chinese Silver-Biddy live?
- The Small Chinese Silver-Biddy (Gerres decacanthus) is typically found at 1–10 m.
- Is the Small Chinese Silver-Biddy dangerous to divers?
- The Small Chinese Silver-Biddy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Small Chinese Silver-Biddy get?
- The Small Chinese Silver-Biddy grows to about 9.1 cm.