Swallow-Tail
Centroberyx lineatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–280 m
- Max size: 46 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A reddish fish with large eyes and a forked tail, the swallowtail lives over rocky reefs on the continental shelf and slope off southern Australia. It schools near the bottom and feeds in midwater.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beryciformes › Berycidae › Centroberyx
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217895.
FAQ
- How deep does the Swallow-Tail live?
- The Swallow-Tail (Centroberyx lineatus) is typically found at 15–280 m.
- Is the Swallow-Tail dangerous to divers?
- The Swallow-Tail is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Swallow-Tail get?
- The Swallow-Tail grows to about 46 cm.