Longfin Perchlet
Xenanthias longimanus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 6–75 m
- Max size: 3.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A cryptic little perchlet of coastal sand slopes, it hides among small boulders and outcrops thick with invertebrates and algae. Solitary and secretive, it tucks into crevices and is easily missed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Anthiadidae › Xenanthias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1846827.
FAQ
- How deep does the Longfin Perchlet live?
- The Longfin Perchlet (Xenanthias longimanus) is typically found at 6–75 m.
- Is the Longfin Perchlet dangerous to divers?
- The Longfin Perchlet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Longfin Perchlet get?
- The Longfin Perchlet grows to about 3.5 cm.