Atlantic Silverside

The Atlantic silverside (Menidia menidia), also known as spearing in the northeastern United States, is a small species of fish that is one of the most abundant fish species present in estuarine habitats along the Atlantic coast of North America. It is a common subject of scientific research because of its sensitivity to environmental changes. According to the IUCN Red List, this species is stable and has no major threats to its populations, so it is marked Least Concern. Despite being an extremely common species, most individuals die after one year once they migrate offshore, but a few will make it to two years.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Atlantic Silverside being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Menidia audens
• Menidia beryllina
• Membras martinica
• Menidia peninsulae
• Labidesthes sicculus
• Atherina presbyter

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Actinopterygii

Order

Atheriniformes

Family

Atherinopsidae

Genus

Menidia

Species

Menidia menidia

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