Pope's Ponyfish
Equulites popei
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–100 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small silvery ponyfish that schools near the bottom in shallow coastal water, it feeds on small crustaceans, worms and algae. Its protrusible mouth shoots forward to snatch prey from the sediment.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Leiognathidae › Equulites
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1525437.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pope's Ponyfish live?
- The Pope's Ponyfish (Equulites popei) is typically found at 20–100 m.
- Is the Pope's Ponyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Pope's Ponyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pope's Ponyfish get?
- The Pope's Ponyfish grows to about 12 cm.