Salmon-Spotted Jewelfish
Choranthias salmopunctatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 30–55 m
- Max size: 6.1 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Seen again at St. Paul's Rocks almost thirty years after it was first described, this small jewelfish gathers in groups of five to ten on near vertical rock drop offs. It keeps close to crevices and ducks inside the moment anything threatens it, mostly between forty and fifty five metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Anthiadidae › Choranthias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1012364.
FAQ
- How deep does the Salmon-Spotted Jewelfish live?
- The Salmon-Spotted Jewelfish (Choranthias salmopunctatus) is typically found at 30–55 m.
- Is the Salmon-Spotted Jewelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Salmon-Spotted Jewelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Salmon-Spotted Jewelfish get?
- The Salmon-Spotted Jewelfish grows to about 6.1 cm.