Marine Sailfin Silverside
Kalyptatherina helodes
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1 m
- Max size: 4.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This tiny silverside lives among the roots of mangrove swamps close inshore, growing to just five centimetres. Almost nothing is recorded of its biology, and it is too small to interest fisheries, though it likely feeds the young of larger food fishes.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Atheriniformes › Telmatherinidae › Kalyptatherina
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281206.
FAQ
- How deep does the Marine Sailfin Silverside live?
- The Marine Sailfin Silverside (Kalyptatherina helodes) is typically found at 0–1 m.
- Is the Marine Sailfin Silverside dangerous to divers?
- The Marine Sailfin Silverside is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Marine Sailfin Silverside get?
- The Marine Sailfin Silverside grows to about 4.5 cm.