Radiated Shanny
Ulvaria subbifurcata
- Group: Other
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
A shanny of rocky shores, it hides among algae in the shallows and on hard bottom down to 55 metres or more. The male takes on guard duty, watching over several clutches of eggs at once.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Stichaeidae › Ulvaria
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159821.
FAQ
- Is the Radiated Shanny dangerous to divers?
- The Radiated Shanny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Radiated Shanny get?
- The Radiated Shanny grows to about 18 cm.