Daubed Shanny
Leptoclinus maculatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–607 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
On sandy and pebbly bottoms of cold northern seas the daubed shanny hunts polychaete worms and small crustaceans, usually shallower than 170 metres though it ranges far deeper. Its drifting larvae and bottom dwelling adults are both important food for larger predators.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Lumpenidae › Leptoclinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127072.
FAQ
- How deep does the Daubed Shanny live?
- The Daubed Shanny (Leptoclinus maculatus) is typically found at 2–607 m.
- Is the Daubed Shanny dangerous to divers?
- The Daubed Shanny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Daubed Shanny get?
- The Daubed Shanny grows to about 20 cm.