Doublespot Perchlet
Xenanthias fourmanoiri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–44 m
- Max size: 4.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The doublespot perchlet hides alone in crevices of coral reefs, in both sheltered lagoons and exposed slopes. Barely five centimetres long, it ambushes small fishes and crustaceans from cover.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Anthiadidae › Xenanthias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1846825.
FAQ
- How deep does the Doublespot Perchlet live?
- The Doublespot Perchlet (Xenanthias fourmanoiri) is typically found at 5–44 m.
- Is the Doublespot Perchlet dangerous to divers?
- The Doublespot Perchlet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Doublespot Perchlet get?
- The Doublespot Perchlet grows to about 4.7 cm.