Yellowfin Sweeper
Pempheris bexillon
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 10 m
- Max size: 13.7 cm
- For divers: safe
The yellowfin sweeper gathers on coral and rocky reefs in less than ten metres of water, favouring ledges, caves and surge channels. A small schooling fish of around 14 cm, it shelters in shadow during the day.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acropomatiformes › Pempheridae › Pempheris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1007126.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowfin Sweeper live?
- The Yellowfin Sweeper (Pempheris bexillon) is typically found at to 10 m.
- Is the Yellowfin Sweeper dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowfin Sweeper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowfin Sweeper get?
- The Yellowfin Sweeper grows to about 13.7 cm.