Reef Silverside
Hypoatherina harringtonensis
- Group: Other
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small silvery fish of coral reefs, this silverside swarms in large schools through shallow water and feeds on zooplankton. A pale stripe runs the length of its slim body. Fishers catch it at night with dip nets, drawing the schools in with lights.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Atheriniformes › Atherinidae › Hypoatherina
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277722.
FAQ
- Is the Reef Silverside dangerous to divers?
- The Reef Silverside is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Reef Silverside get?
- The Reef Silverside grows to about 10 cm.