Silver Pellona [Pristigaster]

Description

The genus Pristigaster, known commonly as Silver Pellonas, comprises a group of fish within the Pristigasteridae family. These species are notable for their silvery, elongated bodies and deeply forked tails. They inhabit marine and brackish waters in tropical and subtropical regions, often found in coastal areas and estuaries. Pristigaster species are filter feeders, consuming plankton and small particles suspended in the water.

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