Bony fish
Reef Silverside
Hypoatherina harringtonensis
Also known as: Baitfish, Bullhead Fry, Greyback, Pilchard, Rush Fry, Slender Silverside
ALSO KNOWN AS
- Baitfish
- Bullhead Fry
- Greyback
- Pilchard
- Rush Fry
- Slender Silverside
LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2015
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Overview
Found in large schools, over shallow waters of coral reefs.
Widespread Western Atlantic, Western Caribbean, Southeast Pacific
These fish are common on shorelines, important food for larger fish species although no commercial value.
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How to identify
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Southeast Pacific, Western Atlantic, Caribbean
- Country only · 2
LIVES IN
Found in large schools, over shallow waters of coral reefs.
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Adult photos 2
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ALL STAGES
FOR THE MARINE-BIOLOGY CURIOUS
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Silversides (Atherinidae)
