Strongspine Silverbiddy
NameStrongspine Silverbiddy
Scientific NameGerres longirostris
Common NamesStrongspine Silverbiddy, Long-snouted Mojarra, Long-snouted Silverbiddy
FamilyGerreidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Samoa, Japan, Australia
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)15
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther Mojarras, Snappers (smaller species), Grunts, Wrasses (peaceful types), Tangs (in very large tanks), Damselfish (non-aggressive types)
Description
The Strongspine Silverbiddy is a silvery marine fish known for its highly protractile mouth, which it uses to sift through sand for benthic invertebrates. It typically inhabits shallow coastal waters, estuaries, and sometimes freshwater environments. This species is generally peaceful and can be a fascinating addition to a large marine aquarium with appropriate substrate.
