Longfin Bonefish
Nemoossis belloci
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–500 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A relative of the shallow water bonefishes, this one lives far deeper, on muddy bottoms down the continental slope. It feeds on small copepods and worms picked from the mud.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Albuliformes › Albulidae › Nemoossis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1043474.
FAQ
- How deep does the Longfin Bonefish live?
- The Longfin Bonefish (Nemoossis belloci) is typically found at 20–500 m.
- Is the Longfin Bonefish dangerous to divers?
- The Longfin Bonefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Longfin Bonefish get?
- The Longfin Bonefish grows to about 40 cm.