Shimoni Sweeper
Pempheris shimoni
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–10 m
- For divers: safe
A sweeper of shallow reef flats, the Shimoni sweeper was collected over dead coral and sand between about one and 10 metres. Like other sweepers it shelters in shaded spots by day and spreads out to feed on plankton after dark.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acropomatiformes › Pempheridae › Pempheris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1042760.
FAQ
- How deep does the Shimoni Sweeper live?
- The Shimoni Sweeper (Pempheris shimoni) is typically found at 1–10 m.
- Is the Shimoni Sweeper dangerous to divers?
- The Shimoni Sweeper is harmless to divers.