Spotted Driftfish
Ariomma regulus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–500 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Young spotted driftfish shelter beneath floating weed at the surface of the open ocean, while adults move down to deeper shelf bottoms. They drift in small numbers and feed on plankton and small prey.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Scombriformes › Ariommatidae › Ariomma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159594.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotted Driftfish live?
- The Spotted Driftfish (Ariomma regulus) is typically found at 0–500 m.
- Is the Spotted Driftfish dangerous to divers?
- The Spotted Driftfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotted Driftfish get?
- The Spotted Driftfish grows to about 25 cm.