Atlantic Piquitinga
Lile piquitinga
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small silvery herring relative, the piquitinga gathers in schools inshore over muddy bottoms and in brackish or salty coastal lagoons. It grows to about 15 centimetres and forms part of the shoaling baitfish that feed larger predators.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Dorosomatidae › Lile
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281352.
FAQ
- How deep does the Atlantic Piquitinga live?
- The Atlantic Piquitinga (Lile piquitinga) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Atlantic Piquitinga dangerous to divers?
- The Atlantic Piquitinga is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Atlantic Piquitinga get?
- The Atlantic Piquitinga grows to about 15 cm.