Panatella Silverside
Hypoatherina panatela
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- Max size: 11 cm
- For divers: safe
A slim silvery fish of atoll lagoons and sheltered reefs, it gathers in loose schools that draw toward any light shone into the water at night. It rarely exceeds a finger in length and often feeds larger reef predators.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Atheriniformes › Atherinidae › Hypoatherina
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 310979.
FAQ
- How deep does the Panatella Silverside live?
- The Panatella Silverside (Hypoatherina panatela) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- Is the Panatella Silverside dangerous to divers?
- The Panatella Silverside is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Panatella Silverside get?
- The Panatella Silverside grows to about 11 cm.