Whipfin Silver Biddy

A small silvery fish with characteristically elongated dorsal fin filaments in adults. Common in shallow sandy inshore areas and estuaries of the Persian Gulf coast. Often caught incidentally while targeting larger bream species from UAE shores.

Species Stats

Diet

Small invertebrates, worms

Habitat

Sandy and muddy inshore areas, estuaries

Local Name (Arabic)

بادة

Fun Facts

• 1

  The elongated dorsal filaments of mature males are the diagnostic feature.

• 2

  Uses its protrusible mouth to dig into sediment for buried invertebrates.

• 3

  Often found in mixed schools with other silver biddy species.

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