Deep Pugnose Ponyfish
Deveximentum ruconius
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–60 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
The deep pugnose ponyfish gathers in schools over sand and mud in coastal waters, sometimes pushing up into estuaries and rivers. A small fish reaching about eight centimetres, it feeds on tiny crustaceans and is dried and salted for market.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Leiognathidae › Deveximentum
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1805566.
FAQ
- How deep does the Deep Pugnose Ponyfish live?
- The Deep Pugnose Ponyfish (Deveximentum ruconius) is typically found at 3–60 m.
- Is the Deep Pugnose Ponyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Deep Pugnose Ponyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Deep Pugnose Ponyfish get?
- The Deep Pugnose Ponyfish grows to about 8 cm.