Oyster Pearlfish
Onuxodon parvibrachium
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–30 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This tiny pearlfish lives sheltered inside a giant oyster, sharing its host's shell as a living refuge. A benthic reef species, it is seldom seen and grows to only about ten centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Carapidae › Onuxodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217834.
FAQ
- How deep does the Oyster Pearlfish live?
- The Oyster Pearlfish (Onuxodon parvibrachium) is typically found at 1–30 m.
- Is the Oyster Pearlfish dangerous to divers?
- The Oyster Pearlfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Oyster Pearlfish get?
- The Oyster Pearlfish grows to about 10 cm.