Blue Bastard
Plectorhinchus caeruleonothus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 6–30 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Big adults patrol open sand, rubble and shallow reef alone, feeding by day across roughly a metre of grunt. The odd name comes from their stubborn fighting on a line, and young fish carry bolder markings that fade as they reach full size near one metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Haemulidae › Plectorhinchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1042731.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blue Bastard live?
- The Blue Bastard (Plectorhinchus caeruleonothus) is typically found at 6–30 m.
- Is the Blue Bastard dangerous to divers?
- The Blue Bastard is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blue Bastard get?
- The Blue Bastard grows to about 1 m.