Waite's Splitfin
Luzonichthys waitei
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–55 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Dense shoals of this tiny anthias hang over outer reef slopes, snapping at drifting zooplankton in the current. At only seven centimetres it is among the smaller reef fish a diver will notice, usually in shallow water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Anthiadidae › Luzonichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212528.
FAQ
- How deep does the Waite's Splitfin live?
- The Waite's Splitfin (Luzonichthys waitei) is typically found at 1–55 m.
- Is the Waite's Splitfin dangerous to divers?
- The Waite's Splitfin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Waite's Splitfin get?
- The Waite's Splitfin grows to about 7 cm.