Banded Yellowfish
Centriscops humerosus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 35–1000 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A deepwater relative of seahorses and pipefish, this snipefish swims tilted head down, drawing tiny invertebrates from the bottom through a long, tube like snout. It lives over the continental shelf and slope, banded in red.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Centriscidae › Centriscops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217969.
FAQ
- How deep does the Banded Yellowfish live?
- The Banded Yellowfish (Centriscops humerosus) is typically found at 35–1000 m.
- Is the Banded Yellowfish dangerous to divers?
- The Banded Yellowfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Banded Yellowfish get?
- The Banded Yellowfish grows to about 30 cm.