Bluesnout Soldierbream
Argyrops caeruleops
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–100 m
- Max size: 25.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This soldierbream is taken by hand line in shallow water and by trawlers down to about 100 metres off southern Oman. It comes up as bycatch alongside its larger deeper living relative and grows to about 26 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sparidae › Argyrops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1493191.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bluesnout Soldierbream live?
- The Bluesnout Soldierbream (Argyrops caeruleops) is typically found at 10–100 m.
- Is the Bluesnout Soldierbream dangerous to divers?
- The Bluesnout Soldierbream is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bluesnout Soldierbream get?
- The Bluesnout Soldierbream grows to about 25.9 cm.