Fishing for Sumatran silverside

Hypoatherina valenciennei

The Sumatran silverside is a small, slender fish found in coastal waters and estuaries. It typically measures around 3-4 inches in length and weighs less than 0.1 pounds. Its diet consists mainly of plankton and small invertebrates. Known for its shimmering silver body, this species often forms large schools and exhibits agile swimming behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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