Atherinomorus insularum
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| Atherinomorus insularum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Atheriniformes |
| Family: | Atherinidae |
| Genus: | Atherinomorus |
| Species: | A. insularum |
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| Atherinomorus insularum | |
Atherinomorus insularum also called Hawaiian silverside or 'iao in Hawaiian is a species of fish in the family Atherinidae endemic to Hawaii.[1][2]
The Hawaiian silverside has two dorsal fins and a prominent lateral stripe, which sets them apart from other baitfish.[1] They can grow up to three and a half inches. They are greenish gray on the back and have a silvery stripe topped by a blue-green line running the length of the body.[1] They disperse to feed on plankton at the surface at night.[3]
