Pinhead Pearlfish
Encheliophis boraborensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–150 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This slender pearlfish lives inside the body of a sea cucumber, sheltering within its host by day and slipping out at night to feed. It enters tail first through the sea cucumber's rear opening.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Carapidae › Encheliophis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217830.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pinhead Pearlfish live?
- The Pinhead Pearlfish (Encheliophis boraborensis) is typically found at 1–150 m.
- Is the Pinhead Pearlfish dangerous to divers?
- The Pinhead Pearlfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pinhead Pearlfish get?
- The Pinhead Pearlfish grows to about 30 cm.