Latin name
Atherinomorus regina
Other name
Atherinomorus regina
Identification
The palatal teeth are absent. Biology unknown. Probably used as food by commercial fish species.
Features of fish fins
Dorsal spines (total): 6-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10-12. Beginning of dorsal fin at or up to 2 scales anterior to vertical tips of pelvic fins.
Fish colouring
The mid-lateral stripe of Culion silverside is silvery with a line of small dark dots above and small black dots on a row of scales below.
Distribution
Western Pacific: Culion and Busuanga Islands, Philippines.
Habitat
A tropical marine benthic species.
Size
Maximum length 7 cm.
Behavior
They are gregarious fish.
Food and feeding habits
The diet of Culion silverside consists of plankton.
Reproduction
Breeds in shallow or intertidal waters, laying eggs on the bottom or on algae.
Fishing
No interest in fishing.
Relationship with a person
Harmless.
Classification | |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Actinopterygii |
Squad | Atheriniformes |
Family | Atherinidae |
Genus | Atherinomorus |
Species | A. regina |
Features | |
Conservation status | Least Concern |
Habitat | Pelagic |
Life span, years | No information |
Maximum body weight, kg | No information |
Maximum length, cm | 7 |
Sailing speed, m/s | No information |
Threat to people | Edible |
Way of eating | Planktonophage |
Culion silverside
Tags: culion silverside