Sand Steenbras
Lithognathus mormyrus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–150 m
- Max size: 55 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Striped across the back, the sand steenbras forages over sand, mud and seagrass on the shelf down to about 150 metres, hunting worms, molluscs and small crustaceans. It gathers in sizeable schools, reaches around 55 centimetres, and begins life male before some turn female.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sparidae › Lithognathus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127055.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sand Steenbras live?
- The Sand Steenbras (Lithognathus mormyrus) is typically found at 0–150 m.
- Is the Sand Steenbras dangerous to divers?
- The Sand Steenbras is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sand Steenbras get?
- The Sand Steenbras grows to about 55 cm.