Ridgehead
Melamphaes simus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–800 m
- Max size: 2.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny deep sea fish of the open ocean, the ridgehead keeps mainly below 150 metres as an adult while its larvae drift much shallower. It grows no longer than a few centimetres and releases floating eggs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beryciformes › Melamphaidae › Melamphaes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127269.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ridgehead live?
- The Ridgehead (Melamphaes simus) is typically found at 0–800 m.
- Is the Ridgehead dangerous to divers?
- The Ridgehead is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ridgehead get?
- The Ridgehead grows to about 2.9 cm.