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Hardhead Silverside (Atherinomorus stipes)
FishverifiedLeast Concern

Atherinomorus stipes

(Müller & Troschel, 1848)

Hardhead Silverside

Also known as: Bristle Herring, Broadheaded Silverside

Verified againstWoRMS
About
Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

from 0 m

Max size

10 cm

Diet

Hunting macrofauna (predator)

Taxonomy
Class

Teleostei

Order

Atheriniformes

Family

Atherinidae

Other species in Atherinidae
Sand Smelt (Atherina presbyter)

Atherina presbyter

Sand Smelt

Mediterranean Sand Smelt (Atherina hepsetus)

Atherina hepsetus

Mediterranean Sand Smelt

Big-Scale Sand Smelt (Atherina boyeri)

Atherina boyeri

Big-Scale Sand Smelt

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