Belted Sandfish
Serranus subligarius
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 18 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Each belted sandfish is both male and female at once, able to fertilise its own eggs, and it lives in silty water from the very edge of the sea down to about 18 metres. Despite the name it keeps away from coral reefs, hanging near rock and rubble in the shallows.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Serranidae › Serranus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159236.
FAQ
- How deep does the Belted Sandfish live?
- The Belted Sandfish (Serranus subligarius) is typically found at to 18 m.
- Is the Belted Sandfish dangerous to divers?
- The Belted Sandfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Belted Sandfish get?
- The Belted Sandfish grows to about 10 cm.