Dotted Sweeper
Parapriacanthus punctulatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 16–61 m
- Max size: 6.7 cm
- For divers: safe
A small sweeper that hangs in shaded reef spaces, coming out to feed on copepods, crustacean larvae, small fish and the occasional polychaete worm. It grows to only about seven centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acropomatiformes › Pempheridae › Parapriacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1327821.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dotted Sweeper live?
- The Dotted Sweeper (Parapriacanthus punctulatus) is typically found at 16–61 m.
- Is the Dotted Sweeper dangerous to divers?
- The Dotted Sweeper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Dotted Sweeper get?
- The Dotted Sweeper grows to about 6.7 cm.