Bonefish
Albula vulpes
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–84 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: NT
A prized gamefish of shallow flats, the bonefish tails over sand and mud in coastal bays and estuaries, sometimes with its fin breaking the surface. It moves in schools while young and turns solitary when large, rooting in the bottom for worms and small shellfish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Albuliformes › Albulidae › Albula
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212256.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bonefish live?
- The Bonefish (Albula vulpes) is typically found at 0–84 m.
- Is the Bonefish dangerous to divers?
- The Bonefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bonefish get?
- The Bonefish grows to about 1 m.