Goldenstriped Soapfish
Grammistes sexlineatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–130 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
When stressed or handled, this soapfish oozes a bitter, soapy mucus laced with a toxin that can kill other fish in a confined space. It hides under ledges and in caves by day on coral and rocky bottoms, and its pattern shifts with age, from two white stripes as a youngster to broken dashes and spots as an adult.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Grammistidae › Grammistes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 211864.
FAQ
- How deep does the Goldenstriped Soapfish live?
- The Goldenstriped Soapfish (Grammistes sexlineatus) is typically found at 1–130 m.
- Is the Goldenstriped Soapfish dangerous to divers?
- The Goldenstriped Soapfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Goldenstriped Soapfish get?
- The Goldenstriped Soapfish grows to about 30 cm.