Halstead's Sandy
Novaculops halsteadi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–100 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slender razorfish that dives headfirst into sand when threatened, vanishing under the seabed in an instant. It works sand and rubble patches near reefs alone or in small groups, hunting small bottom living invertebrates down to about 100 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Novaculops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1009705.
FAQ
- How deep does the Halstead's Sandy live?
- The Halstead's Sandy (Novaculops halsteadi) is typically found at 15–100 m.
- Is the Halstead's Sandy dangerous to divers?
- The Halstead's Sandy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Halstead's Sandy get?
- The Halstead's Sandy grows to about 12 cm.