Water and Distribution
Marine, brackish and freshwater records all occur in the species account. Some inland populations have become established beyond coastal connections. A freshwater occurrence should therefore not be rejected because silversides are often associated with estuaries and marine shorelines.
Surface Habitat
Fish use quiet, relatively clear surface water over sand or gravel. Their position near the surface differs from that of small bottom-dwelling fishes in the same waterbody. Recording depth within the water column adds useful detail beyond the general description of a lake or stream.
Food and Size
Recorded foods include zooplankton, small invertebrates, fish eggs and larvae, and diatoms. Freshwater spawning is reported. The compiled maximum is fifteen centimeters total length, an upper reference rather than the expected size of every individual in a small surface school.
Note Surface Position
A silverside school near the top of the water is using a different feeding space from fish resting on the substrate below it.
All Lakes With Inland Silverside
Browse lakes and reservoirs with documented Inland Silverside records, listed alphabetically. Records do not establish current abundance or public access. Check the evidence and managing authority for the water you choose.
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- Aberdeen Lake Monroe, MS
- Albemarle Lake East Carroll, LA
- Aliceville Lake Pickens, AL
- Amistad Reservoir Val Verde, TX
- Amory Pool Monroe, MS
- Anacoco Lake Vernon, LA
- Anchor Lake Pearl River, MS
- Antioch Lake Floyd, GA
- Aquilla Lake Hill, TX
- Arkabutla Lake DeSoto, MS
- Atoka Reservoir Atoka, OK
- B A Steinhagen Lake Jasper, TX
- B.T. Brown Reservoir Coweta, GA
- Bankhead Lake Tuscaloosa, AL
- Bardwell Lake Ellis, TX
- Bay Springs Lake Tishomingo, MS
- Beaver Lake Washington, AR
- Beaverdam Lake Tunica, MS
- Bee Lake Holmes, MS
- Bell Cow Lake Lincoln, OK
- Belton Lake Bell, TX
- Benbrook Lake Tarrant, TX
- Big Creek Falls, TX
- Big Lake Anderson, TX