Barbu
Polydactylus virginicus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–55 m
- Max size: 33 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A threadfin of sandy and muddy coastal bottoms, estuaries and mangroves, with separate trailing fin rays it uses to feel for prey on the seabed. It feeds at night on crustaceans, worms and plant material, gathers near river mouths as young, and grows to about 33 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangaria incertae sedis › Polynemidae › Polydactylus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159854.
FAQ
- How deep does the Barbu live?
- The Barbu (Polydactylus virginicus) is typically found at 0–55 m.
- Is the Barbu dangerous to divers?
- The Barbu is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Barbu get?
- The Barbu grows to about 33 cm.