Japanese Tenspined Silver-Biddy

Gerres akazakii

Japanese Tenspined Silver-Biddy

A silver biddy of Japanese waters, it gathers near river mouths and shallow sandy bottoms where freshwater meets the sea. It needs winter water no colder than about 16 degrees, so it keeps to the warmer inlets and basins close to shore.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Gerreidae › Gerres

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 398539.

FAQ

How deep does the Japanese Tenspined Silver-Biddy live?
The Japanese Tenspined Silver-Biddy (Gerres akazakii) is typically found at 2–3 m.
How big does the Japanese Tenspined Silver-Biddy get?
The Japanese Tenspined Silver-Biddy grows to about 16.9 cm.