Seychelles Silver Sweeper
Pempheris argyrea
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- For divers: safe
A silvery sweeper of the Seychelles, it gathers in shimmering aggregations under coral ledges, sometimes in less than a metre of water. With large eyes suited to dim light, it shelters by day and disperses to feed on plankton after dark.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acropomatiformes › Pempheridae › Pempheris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1042757.
FAQ
- How deep does the Seychelles Silver Sweeper live?
- The Seychelles Silver Sweeper (Pempheris argyrea) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Seychelles Silver Sweeper dangerous to divers?
- The Seychelles Silver Sweeper is harmless to divers.