Smalleye Squaretail
Tetragonurus cuvieri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–800 m
- Max size: 70 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The young of this open ocean fish shelter inside jellyfish and large salps, the same soft creatures the adults eat. It grows to around seventy centimetres and ranges from the surface down to great depth. Reports differ on whether the flesh is safe, and ciguatera poisoning has been linked to it, so it is best left alone.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Scombriformes › Tetragonuridae › Tetragonurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127080.
FAQ
- How deep does the Smalleye Squaretail live?
- The Smalleye Squaretail (Tetragonurus cuvieri) is typically found at 1–800 m.
- Is the Smalleye Squaretail dangerous to divers?
- The Smalleye Squaretail is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Smalleye Squaretail get?
- The Smalleye Squaretail grows to about 70 cm.