Sea Raven
Hemitripterus americanus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–180 m
- Max size: 68 cm
- For divers: safe
A lumpy, prickly fish of cold North Atlantic rock bottoms, the sea raven eats almost anything it can fit in its mouth, from crabs and urchins to herring and sand lance. Hauled up out of the water it gulps air and swells its belly so much that it cannot sink again when released.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Hemitripteridae › Hemitripterus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159518.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sea Raven live?
- The Sea Raven (Hemitripterus americanus) is typically found at 2–180 m.
- Is the Sea Raven dangerous to divers?
- The Sea Raven is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sea Raven get?
- The Sea Raven grows to about 68 cm.