Striped Ponyfish
Aurigequula fasciata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–50 m
- Max size: 21 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The striped ponyfish schools in coastal water and pushes into estuaries and semi enclosed seas, tolerating a wide swing in salinity. It feeds on polychaete worms, small crustaceans and small fish, and can shoot its small mouth forward into a tube to grab them.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Leiognathidae › Aurigequula
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1019864.
FAQ
- How deep does the Striped Ponyfish live?
- The Striped Ponyfish (Aurigequula fasciata) is typically found at 20–50 m.
- Is the Striped Ponyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Striped Ponyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Striped Ponyfish get?
- The Striped Ponyfish grows to about 21 cm.