Pitcher Silverside
Atherinella nepenthe
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–9 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slim little silverside of the surf zone, it hangs in the upper water column close to shore along open coast and inside bays. It reaches barely 10 cm and scatters pelagic larvae that drift with the plankton.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Atheriniformes › Atherinopsidae › Atherinella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279803.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pitcher Silverside live?
- The Pitcher Silverside (Atherinella nepenthe) is typically found at 0–9 m.
- Is the Pitcher Silverside dangerous to divers?
- The Pitcher Silverside is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pitcher Silverside get?
- The Pitcher Silverside grows to about 10 cm.