Banded Gunnel
Pholis fasciata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–94 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
A flat, ribbon like fish of cold northern bottoms, the banded gunnel lives entirely below the tide line among rocks and weed. It feeds on small crustaceans and worms, and like other gunnels it can wriggle eel fashion into tight crevices for shelter.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Pholidae › Pholis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159846.
FAQ
- How deep does the Banded Gunnel live?
- The Banded Gunnel (Pholis fasciata) is typically found at 0–94 m.
- Is the Banded Gunnel dangerous to divers?
- The Banded Gunnel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Banded Gunnel get?
- The Banded Gunnel grows to about 30 cm.