Common Silver Belly
Gerres subfasciatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–40 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A silver biddy of estuaries, harbours and shallow coastal shores, it tolerates strong freshwater influence and gathers in schools. It reaches around 20 centimetres and sifts small prey from soft bottoms with its protrusible mouth.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Gerreidae › Gerres
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276969.
FAQ
- How deep does the Common Silver Belly live?
- The Common Silver Belly (Gerres subfasciatus) is typically found at 3–40 m.
- Is the Common Silver Belly dangerous to divers?
- The Common Silver Belly is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Common Silver Belly get?
- The Common Silver Belly grows to about 20 cm.