Surf sprite (Iso natalensis)

Scientific name: Iso natalensis Regan, 1919

Surf sprite (Iso natalensis)

The Surf sprite (Iso natalensis) is a marine fish of the family Notocheiridae. Native range: Indian Ocean, widely distributed, extending to Cape Agulhas, South Africa.

Biology

Dorsal spines: 4 - 7; Dorsal soft rays: 12-17; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 21 - 28. Translucent with silver lower head and band along side to silver spot on caudal peduncle and viscera enclosed in silver.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Iso natalensis
Family
Notocheiridae (Surf sardines)
Order
Atheriniformes (Silversides)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
8.0
Environment
Marine; pelagic-neritic
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Indian Ocean: widely distributed, extending to Cape Agulhas, South Africa.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

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

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