Fin's Fish Guide
The Silver silverside (Atherinella argentea) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Atherinopsidae that grows up to 11 cm.
Description
The Silver silverside is a silverside (Atherinidae) from shallow coastal, brackish or fresh water of coastal and brackish water of Central America. The species has a slender, semi-translucent, silvery body with a shiny silver flank band and large eyes. As a schooling fish it swims in large groups near the surface and snaps at small zooplankton and insect larvae. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Silver silverside?
The Silver silverside has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Feeds at the surface on land insects and fruit; silvery longitudinal stripe.
Where does the Silver silverside live?
The Silver silverside lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around open water. Eastern Pacific, along the coast of Central America.
How big does the Silver silverside get?
The Silver silverside grows to a maximum of about 11 cm. On average the species is around 7 cm.
Is the Silver silverside dangerous to humans?
No, the Silver silverside is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Silver silverside edible?
The Silver silverside is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Atherinella
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