The Mississippi silverside is a small, slender fish with a translucent body and a distinct silvery stripe along each side. Commonly found in freshwater and brackish environments such as rivers, lakes, and estuaries, it typically grows to about 3–5 inches in length and weighs less than 0.1 pounds. It often forms schools and displays active surface-oriented behavior. This summary was AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Mississippi silverside
Cumberland River (Lake Barkley - Ohio River)
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Mississippi silverside
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Mississippi silverside
Old Saint Catherine Creek
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