Slender Cockscomb
Alectrias markevichi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 6.6 cm
- For divers: safe
A slender, ribbon shaped fish of cold northwest Pacific shores, the slender cockscomb wedges into narrow slits between flat stones in the rocky littoral. It feeds on small snails picked from the sand and gravel that fill those gaps.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Stichaeidae › Alectrias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1007502.
FAQ
- How deep does the Slender Cockscomb live?
- The Slender Cockscomb (Alectrias markevichi) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Slender Cockscomb dangerous to divers?
- The Slender Cockscomb is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Slender Cockscomb get?
- The Slender Cockscomb grows to about 6.6 cm.