South Pacific Sandburrower
Crystallodytes enderburyensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 15 m
- Max size: 7.4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny sand burrower of exposed Pacific tidepools, this fish lives in coarse sand and fine gravel in the surge swept spur and groove zone of reefs. It reaches barely seven centimetres and, like its relatives, dives into the loose bottom to vanish from sight.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acropomatiformes › Creediidae › Crystallodytes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1014583.
FAQ
- How deep does the South Pacific Sandburrower live?
- The South Pacific Sandburrower (Crystallodytes enderburyensis) is typically found at to 15 m.
- Is the South Pacific Sandburrower dangerous to divers?
- The South Pacific Sandburrower is harmless to divers.
- How big does the South Pacific Sandburrower get?
- The South Pacific Sandburrower grows to about 7.4 cm.