Bennett's Perchlet
Pelontrus bennetti
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 40–125 m
- Max size: 5.5 cm
- For divers: safe
Bennett's perchlet was collected by hand net from the ceiling of a cave at sixty three metres, hinting at a life in dim deepreef hideouts. It is a small fish of about six centimetres that occasionally reaches the aquarium trade.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Anthiadidae › Pelontrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1846832.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bennett's Perchlet live?
- The Bennett's Perchlet (Pelontrus bennetti) is typically found at 40–125 m.
- Is the Bennett's Perchlet dangerous to divers?
- The Bennett's Perchlet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bennett's Perchlet get?
- The Bennett's Perchlet grows to about 5.5 cm.