Ogasawara Sweeper
Pempheris familia
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–16 m
- Max size: 15.3 cm
- For divers: safe
This sweeper gathers in small groups inside underwater rock recesses around the Ogasawara Islands, often sharing the same nooks with great clouds of its smaller relative. A nocturnal schooler with large eyes, it reaches about 15 cm.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acropomatiformes › Pempheridae › Pempheris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1524447.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ogasawara Sweeper live?
- The Ogasawara Sweeper (Pempheris familia) is typically found at 10–16 m.
- Is the Ogasawara Sweeper dangerous to divers?
- The Ogasawara Sweeper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ogasawara Sweeper get?
- The Ogasawara Sweeper grows to about 15.3 cm.