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	\| size = Height: 0.3 Blocks<br>Width: 0.4 Blocks		\| size = Height: 0.3 Blocks<br>Width: 0.4 Blocks
	\| speed = 0.25		\| speed = 0.25
	\| spawn = * After mining [[Minecraft:infested block]]s.		\| spawn = *{{BlockSprite\|Infested Stone}} After mining [[Minecraft:infested block]]s.
	* {{EnvLink\|Stronghold}}: from infested blocks and [[Minecraft:monster spawner]]s.		*{{EnvLink\|Stronghold}}: from infested blocks and [[Minecraft:monster spawner]]s.
	* {{EnvLink\|Igloo}}: from infested blocks.		*{{EnvLink\|Igloo}}: from infested blocks.
	* {{EnvLink\|Woodland Mansion}}: from infested blocks.		*{{EnvLink\|Woodland Mansion}}: from infested blocks.
	* {{EnvLink\|Trial Chambers}}: from [[Minecraft:trial spawner]]s.		*{{EnvLink\|Trial Chambers}}: from [[Minecraft:trial spawner]]s.
	* ~~10%~~ When an entity with the [[Minecraft:Infested]] effect takes damage.		*When an entity with the [[Minecraft:Infested]] effect takes damage (10% chance).
	}}		}}
	'''Silverfish''' are small [[Minecraft:hostile]] [[Minecraft:arthropod]]s found [[Minecraft:Infested Block\|infesting stone and deepslate blocks]] in [[Minecraft:mountain]] caves and certain [[Minecraft:structure]]s, such as [[Minecraft:stronghold]]s, or spawned using [[Minecraft:potions of Infestation]]. They attack by biting, and attacking one can cause nearby silverfish to break out of their blocks to attack the aggressor.		'''Silverfish''' are small [[Minecraft:hostile]] [[Minecraft:arthropod]]s found [[Minecraft:Infested Block\|infesting stone and deepslate blocks]] in [[Minecraft:mountain]] caves and certain [[Minecraft:structure]]s, such as [[Minecraft:stronghold]]s, or spawned using [[Minecraft:potions of Infestation]]. They attack by biting, and attacking one can cause nearby silverfish to break out of their blocks to attack the aggressor.

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	{{about\|the gray hostile mob\|the joke feature\|Redstone Bug\|the mob in {{MCD}}\|MCD:Silverfish}}		{{about\|the gray hostile mob\|the joke feature\|Redstone Bug\|the mob in {{MCD}}\|MCD:Silverfish}}
	{{Infobox entity		{{Infobox entity
	\| image = Silverfish.~~gif~~		\| image = Silverfish JE1 BE1.png
	\| imagesize = 200px		\| imagesize = 200px
	\| invimage = Silverfish Spawn Egg		\| invimage = Silverfish Spawn Egg
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	\| size = Height: 0.3 Blocks<br>Width: 0.4 Blocks		\| size = Height: 0.3 Blocks<br>Width: 0.4 Blocks
	\| speed = 0.25		\| speed = 0.25
	\| spawn =		\| spawn = * After mining [[Minecraft:infested block]]s.
	* After mining [[Minecraft:infested block]]s.
	* {{EnvLink\|Stronghold}}: from infested blocks and [[Minecraft:monster spawner]]s.		* {{EnvLink\|Stronghold}}: from infested blocks and [[Minecraft:monster spawner]]s.
	* {{EnvLink\|Igloo}}: from infested blocks.		* {{EnvLink\|Igloo}}: from infested blocks.
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	** {{nbt inherit/entity}}		** {{nbt inherit/entity}}
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	\|sound2=Silverfish hurt2.ogg		\|sound2=Silverfish hurt2.ogg
	\|sound3=Silverfish hurt3.ogg		\|sound3=Silverfish hurt3.ogg
	\|subtitle=Silverfish hurts		\|subtitle=Silverfish hurts{{until\|java 26.4}}
	\|source=hostile		\|source=hostile
	\|description=When a silverfish is damaged		\|description=When a silverfish is damaged
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	\|subtitle=Footsteps		\|subtitle=Footsteps
	\|source=hostile		\|source=hostile
	\|description=''Unused sound event'' <ref group=sound>{{bug\|MC-117609\|\|Silverfish and endermites don't make footstep sounds or subtitles}}</ref>		\|description=''Unused sound event''<ref group=sound>{{bug\|MC-117609\|\|Silverfish and endermites don't make footstep sounds or subtitles}}</ref>
	\|id=entity.silverfish.step		\|id=entity.silverfish.step
	\|translationkey=subtitles.block.generic.footsteps		\|translationkey=subtitles.block.generic.footsteps

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	=== Monster spawners ===		=== Monster spawners ===
	Silverfish [[Minecraft:monster spawner]]s naturally generate in [[Minecraft:~~end~~ portal]] rooms in [[Minecraft:stronghold]]s. Silverfish can spawn from spawners at [[Minecraft:light level]] 11 or lower. {{IN\|java}}, they can also spawn on stone types they can enter (stone, cobblestone, stone bricks, etc.) at any light level, and cannot spawn within a 5 block distance of any player{{verify}}.		Silverfish [[Minecraft:monster spawner]]s naturally generate in [[Minecraft:End portal]] rooms in [[Minecraft:stronghold]]s. Silverfish can spawn from spawners at [[Minecraft:light level]] 11 or lower. {{IN\|java}}, they can also spawn on stone types they can enter (stone, cobblestone, stone bricks, etc.) at any light level, and cannot spawn within a 5 block distance of any player{{verify}}.

	=== Trial spawners ===		=== Trial spawners ===
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	\|subtitle=Footsteps		\|subtitle=Footsteps
	\|source=hostile		\|source=hostile
	\|description=''Unused sound event'' <ref group=sound>{{bug\|MC-117609\|\|Silverfish and ~~Endermites~~ don't make footstep sounds or subtitles}}</ref>		\|description=''Unused sound event'' <ref group=sound>{{bug\|MC-117609\|\|Silverfish and endermites don't make footstep sounds or subtitles}}</ref>
	\|id=entity.silverfish.step		\|id=entity.silverfish.step
	\|translationkey=subtitles.block.generic.footsteps		\|translationkey=subtitles.block.generic.footsteps
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|java}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|java}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.0.0\|dev=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 2\|The health of silverfish has been reduced from {{hp\|20}} to {{hp\|8}}.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.0.0\|dev=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 2\|The health of silverfish has been reduced from {{hp\|20}} to {{hp\|8}}.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 3\|Silverfish [[Minecraft:monster spawners]] are now found in [[Minecraft:~~end~~ portal]] rooms in [[Minecraft:stronghold]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 3\|Silverfish [[Minecraft:monster spawners]] are now found in [[Minecraft:End portal]] rooms in [[Minecraft:stronghold]]s.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 4\|Silverfish are now considered [[Minecraft:arthropod]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 4\|Silverfish are now considered [[Minecraft:arthropod]]s.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=RC1\|Added [[Minecraft:sound]]s for silverfish. Before the update, silverfish used [[Minecraft:spider]] sounds.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=RC1\|Added [[Minecraft:sound]]s for silverfish. Before the update, silverfish used [[Minecraft:spider]] sounds.}}

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	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==
	*In real life, [[Minecraft:wikipedia:Silverfish\|silverfish]] are harmless, small, ~~and~~ wingless insects that are often found in dark areas in buildings and the wooden pilings of seaside piers and trees. They are infamous for damaging paper-based products.		*In real life, [[Minecraft:wikipedia:Silverfish\|silverfish]] are harmless, small, wingless insects that are often found in dark areas in buildings and the wooden pilings of seaside piers and trees. They are infamous for damaging paper-based products.
			*Silverfish are the only real-life animals to be fully hostile mobs.

			=== Publicity ===
	*Silverfish appeared in the [[Minecraft:Java Edition 2.0\|April Fools 2.0 update]] as the [[Minecraft:redstone bug]].		*Silverfish appeared in the [[Minecraft:Java Edition 2.0\|April Fools 2.0 update]] as the [[Minecraft:redstone bug]].
	*~~Silverfish are~~ the ~~only real~~-~~life animals to be fully hostile mobs~~.		*Due to the suffix "-fish", The [[Minecraft:Monster Food Add-On]] featured an item called [[Minecraft:silver seafood]] made from [[Minecraft:silverfish shell]]s, and [[Minecraft:Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue]] initially showed them underwater.<ref name="Rays Works">{{ytl\|t3VeWcl9S4g\|7 Hidden Easter Eggs in NEW Minecraft Experience!\|Rays Works\|October 20, 2024}}</ref>

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==

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	=== Screenshots ===		=== Screenshots ===
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	Stronghold Silverfish.png\|Two silverfish		File:Stronghold Silverfish.png\|Two silverfish
	Silverfish Swarm.png\|A swarm of silverfish		File:Silverfish Swarm.png\|A swarm of silverfish
	Incomplete End Portal.png\|Silverfish spawner room in a [[Minecraft:stronghold]]		File:Incomplete End Portal.png\|Silverfish spawner room in a [[Minecraft:stronghold]]
	End Portal Spawner.png\|The same room, with a lit portal		File:End Portal Spawner.png\|The same room, with a lit portal
	Silverfish Minecart.png\|A silverfish riding a minecart		File:Silverfish Minecart.png\|A silverfish riding a minecart
	~~VillageFish.gif\|Many silverfish in a village (click for animation)~~		File:Sandstone silverfish.png\|Silverfish as they appear in the ''[[Minecraft:Timeless Trails]]'' DLC, seemingly made out of [[Minecraft:sandstone]]
	Sandstone silverfish.png\|Silverfish as they appear in the ''[[Minecraft:Timeless Trails]]'' DLC, seemingly made out of [[Minecraft:sandstone]]
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	=== Screenshots ===		=== Screenshots ===
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	Stronghold Silverfish.png\|Two silverfish.		Stronghold Silverfish.png\|Two silverfish
	Silverfish Swarm.png\|A swarm of silverfish.		Silverfish Swarm.png\|A swarm of silverfish
	Incomplete End Portal.png\|Silverfish spawner room in a [[Minecraft:stronghold]].		Incomplete End Portal.png\|Silverfish spawner room in a [[Minecraft:stronghold]]
	End Portal Spawner.png\|The same room, with a lit portal.		End Portal Spawner.png\|The same room, with a lit portal
	Silverfish Minecart.png\|A silverfish riding a minecart.		Silverfish Minecart.png\|A silverfish riding a minecart
	VillageFish.gif\|Many silverfish in a village (click for animation).		VillageFish.gif\|Many silverfish in a village (click for animation)
	Sandstone silverfish.png\|Silverfish as they appear in the ''[[Minecraft:Timeless Trails]]'' DLC, seemingly made out of [[Minecraft:sandstone]].		Sandstone silverfish.png\|Silverfish as they appear in the ''[[Minecraft:Timeless Trails]]'' DLC, seemingly made out of [[Minecraft:sandstone]]
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	=== Mojang screenshots ===		=== Mojang screenshots ===
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	Mm-silverfish-ingame.jpeg\|A silverfish crawling around.		Mm-silverfish-ingame.jpeg\|A silverfish crawling around
	13w26a.png\|A giant stone silverfish as seen in the [[Minecraft:Java Edition 13w26a]] banner.		13w26a.png\|A giant stone silverfish as seen in the [[Minecraft:Java Edition 13w26a]] banner
	Jeb Silverfish.png\|Too many silverfish.		Jeb Silverfish.png\|Too many silverfish
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	=== Textures ===		=== Textures ===
	<gallery class="pixel-image">		<gallery class="pixel-image">
	Silverfish (texture).png\|Silverfish texture file.		Silverfish (texture).png\|Silverfish texture file
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	When idle, silverfish enter a nearby [[Minecraft:deepslate]], [[Minecraft:stone]], [[Minecraft:cobblestone]], [[Minecraft:stone bricks]], [[Minecraft:mossy stone bricks]], [[Minecraft:cracked stone bricks]], or [[Minecraft:chiseled stone bricks]] block, transforming it into the respective [[Minecraft:infested block]] if the [[Minecraft:game rule]] {{cd\|mobGriefing}} is set to {{cd\|true}}, as per default. They cannot infest [[Minecraft:mossy cobblestone]],<ref>{{bug\|MC-167357}}</ref> despite being capable of infesting both mossy blocks and cobblestone, and they also cannot infest [[Minecraft:slab]] or [[Minecraft:stairs]] of these blocks.<ref>{{bug\|MC-167372}}</ref> They are also unable to infest [[Minecraft:andesite]], [[Minecraft:diorite]], [[Minecraft:granite]], and [[Minecraft:smooth stone]].<ref>{{bug\|MC-189974}}</ref>		When idle, silverfish enter a nearby [[Minecraft:deepslate]], [[Minecraft:stone]], [[Minecraft:cobblestone]], [[Minecraft:stone bricks]], [[Minecraft:mossy stone bricks]], [[Minecraft:cracked stone bricks]], or [[Minecraft:chiseled stone bricks]] block, transforming it into the respective [[Minecraft:infested block]] if the [[Minecraft:game rule]] {{cd\|mobGriefing}} is set to {{cd\|true}}, as per default. They cannot infest [[Minecraft:mossy cobblestone]],<ref>{{bug\|MC-167357}}</ref> despite being capable of infesting both mossy blocks and cobblestone, and they also cannot infest [[Minecraft:slab]] or [[Minecraft:stairs]] of these blocks.<ref>{{bug\|MC-167372}}</ref> They are also unable to infest [[Minecraft:andesite]], [[Minecraft:diorite]], [[Minecraft:granite]], and [[Minecraft:smooth stone]].<ref>{{bug\|MC-189974}}</ref>

	Silverfish are immune to the [[Minecraft:~~infested~~]] status effect.		Silverfish are immune to the [[Minecraft:Infested]] status effect.

	== Sounds ==		== Sounds ==

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	=== Infested ===		=== Infested ===
	Silverfish have a 10% chance to spawn in groups of 1-2 when an entity with the [[Minecraft:Infested]] effect takes damage ~~(except when the entity is a silverfish)~~.		Silverfish have a 10% chance to spawn in groups of 1-2 when an entity with the [[Minecraft:Infested]] effect takes damage.

	== Drops ==		== Drops ==

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	=== Infested ===		=== Infested ===
	Silverfish have a 10% chance to spawn in groups of 1-2 when an entity with the [[Minecraft:Infested]] effect takes damage.		Silverfish have a 10% chance to spawn in groups of 1-2 when an entity with the [[Minecraft:Infested]] effect takes damage (except when the entity is a silverfish).

	== Drops ==		== Drops ==

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	=== Screenshots ===		=== Screenshots ===
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	Stronghold Silverfish.png\|Two silverfish		File:Stronghold Silverfish.png\|Two silverfish
	Silverfish Swarm.png\|A swarm of silverfish		File:Silverfish Swarm.png\|A swarm of silverfish
	Incomplete End Portal.png\|Silverfish spawner room in a [[Minecraft:stronghold]]		File:Incomplete End Portal.png\|Silverfish spawner room in a [[Minecraft:stronghold]]
	End Portal Spawner.png\|The same room, with a lit portal		File:End Portal Spawner.png\|The same room, with a lit portal
	Silverfish Minecart.png\|A silverfish riding a minecart		File:Silverfish Minecart.png\|A silverfish riding a minecart
	~~VillageFish.gif\|Many silverfish in a village (click for animation)~~		File:Sandstone silverfish.png\|Silverfish as they appear in the ''[[Minecraft:Timeless Trails]]'' DLC, seemingly made out of [[Minecraft:sandstone]]
	Sandstone silverfish.png\|Silverfish as they appear in the ''[[Minecraft:Timeless Trails]]'' DLC, seemingly made out of [[Minecraft:sandstone]]
	</gallery>		</gallery>