The silver jenny is a small, slender fish known for its silvery, iridescent body and slightly compressed shape. Inhabiting shallow coastal waters and estuaries of the western Atlantic, it typically grows up to 6 inches in length. It primarily feeds on detritus and algae, exhibiting schooling behavior and often found in large groups near seagrass beds and sandy substrates. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Silver jenny
length · weight
Silver jenny
length · weight


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