Capricorn silverside (Atherinomorus capricornensis)

Scientific name: Atherinomorus capricornensis Woodland, 1961

The Capricorn silverside (Atherinomorus capricornensis) is a marine fish of the family Atherinidae. Native range: Western Central Pacific, small group of islands in the Capricorn Group (Northern Territory, Australia) and some islands closer to the mainland.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 4 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 12 - 15. Other distinguishing features: Ramus of premaxilla long, extending past vertical through anterior border of pupil. Teeth on vomer often long and pungent. Anus always behind ventral tips. Free edge of lower jaw sloping backwards and upwards without distinctly elevating at posterior end. Lips thin. Pit-like pores on surface of head, usually covered by large scale. Body color blue-green, light or dark grey and silvery below.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Atherinomorus capricornensis
Family
Atherinidae (Silversides)
Order
Atheriniformes (Silversides)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
12.0
Depth range
0–1 m (0–3 ft)
Environment
Marine; pelagic-neritic; non-migratory; depth range 0 - 1 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Central Pacific: small group of islands in the Capricorn Group (Northern Territory, Australia) and some islands closer to the mainland.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; bait: occasionally
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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