Fishing for Shortnose ponyfish

Leiognathus brevirostris

The Shortnose ponyfish is a small, silvery fish typically measuring up to 6 inches and weighing around 0.5 pounds. It features a compressed body and a short snout. Inhabiting coastal and estuarine waters, it feeds on plankton and small invertebrates. Known for its schooling behavior, it is often found in shallow, sandy or muddy substrates. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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