Luvar
Luvarus imperialis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–200 m
- Max size: 2 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A deep bodied oceanic wanderer that reaches two metres, the luvar feeds almost entirely on jellyfish, comb jellies and other soft drifting animals. It lives alone in open water and changes shape so much as it grows that the young look nothing like the adult.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Luvaridae › Luvarus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126974.
FAQ
- How deep does the Luvar live?
- The Luvar (Luvarus imperialis) is typically found at 0–200 m.
- Is the Luvar dangerous to divers?
- The Luvar is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Luvar get?
- The Luvar grows to about 2 m.