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Blacktip Silverbiddy
Gerres oyena
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About
The common silver-biddy (Gerres oyena) is a species of mojarra native to marine and brackish waters of coastal waters of the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. It inhabits estuaries, coastal waters and lagoons. This species can reach a length of 30 cm (12 in), though most do not exceed 20 cm (7.9 in). This species is important to local commercial fisheries.
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Recent sightings near Cairns
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Dec 8, 2024Welcome Bay, Fitzroy Island QLD, AustraliaObserver: Ray TurnbullView observation from Dec 8, 2024 on iNaturalist
- Jan 21, 2019Fitzroy Island, QLD 4871, AustraliaObserver: smilelynaomiView observation from Jan 21, 2019 on iNaturalist