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| Phylum Chordata > Subphylum Vertebrate > fishes > Family Atherinidae |
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silverside Atherinomorus duodecimalis Family Atherinidae updated Aug 10 Where seen? This flashy little fish is often seen on many of our Southern shores, near living reefs. Usually in groups of small numbers, zipping about near the water surface, especially at night. Features: To about 10cm, but usually 3-6cm long. Streamlined torpedo-shaped with large eyes. Colours silvery grey, bluish to bright blue. Usually with a narrow silvery line along the length of the side of the body. In our mangroves, they may school in the hundreds and sometimes seen leaping out of the water to escape underwater prey. Human uses: Sometimes used as bait. Not extensively harvested as food. |
 Sentosa, Oct 03 |
 St. John's Island, Jan 06 |
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Tropical silversides on Singapore shores
 Tanah Merah, Dec 11 |
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 Sisters Island, Aug 09 |
 Other fishes prey on them. |
 Tanah Merah, Sep 09 |
 Pulau Hantu, Nov 03  |
 Kusu Island, Apr 05  |
 Chek Jawa, Jan 10  |
more photos of tropical silversides on Singapore shores
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