Common silver belly facts for kids
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The Gerres subfasciatus, also known as the common silver belly, common silverbiddy, or Southern silver biddy, is a type of mojarra fish. Mojarras are known for their silvery bodies and ability to extend their mouths. This fish lives in the coastal waters of Australia, found in both the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean.
What Does the Common Silver Biddy Look Like?
This fish is easy to spot because of its shiny, silver body. It can grow to be about 20 centimeters (almost 8 inches) long.
One of its most interesting features is its mouth. It has a special jaw that can stick out very far. This helps it grab food from the bottom of the ocean. The fish also has a long fin on its back, called a dorsal fin. The spines at the front of this fin are black-tipped and longer than the others.
Where Does the Common Silver Biddy Live?
The common silver biddy lives along the coast of Australia. You can find it from the southwestern part of Western Australia all the way up to the tropical north. It also lives down the east coast to southern New South Wales.
These fish often swim together in groups, called schools. They prefer sandy areas and live in estuaries (where rivers meet the sea) and near coastal reefs.
