LONGTAIL SILVERBIDDY
Gerres longirostris
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- Ecology and Distribution
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Adults often in clear coastal waters up to about 50 m depth; juveniles often in estuaries or lagoons influenced by fresh water (Ref. 41108); prefers shallow waters over sandy bottoms, from coral reefs to brackish waters (Ref. 30573). Occurs singly or in groups (Ref. 9710). In the Gilberts, it forms spawning aggregations for a few days around the new moon (Ref. 37816). Sold fresh in markets; processed into fishmeal. Feeds on small bottom invertebrates. Also taken with stake-nets (Ref. 3409).
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