Unicorn Cod
Bregmaceros mcclellandi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–2000 m
- Max size: 9.6 cm
- For divers: safe
A tiny codlet barely the length of a finger, the unicorn cod drifts through warm open seas and brackish coastal waters alike. A single long fin ray rising from its head gives it its name. It feeds on small planktonic crustaceans.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gadiformes › Bregmacerotidae › Bregmaceros
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217740.
FAQ
- How deep does the Unicorn Cod live?
- The Unicorn Cod (Bregmaceros mcclellandi) is typically found at 0–2000 m.
- Is the Unicorn Cod dangerous to divers?
- The Unicorn Cod is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Unicorn Cod get?
- The Unicorn Cod grows to about 9.6 cm.