Bownband Perchlet
Xenanthias nanus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 6–65 m
- Max size: 4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Barely the length of a finger, this little perchlet keeps to crevices in coral and rubble along deep channels and exposed reefs. Solitary and secretive, it slips out of sight the moment it is disturbed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Anthiadidae › Xenanthias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1846828.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bownband Perchlet live?
- The Bownband Perchlet (Xenanthias nanus) is typically found at 6–65 m.
- Is the Bownband Perchlet dangerous to divers?
- The Bownband Perchlet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bownband Perchlet get?
- The Bownband Perchlet grows to about 4 cm.