Longtail Seamouth
Pegasus volitans
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–73 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
Encased in bony plates with broad winglike fins, the longtail seamoth walks across muddy estuary bottoms on its leglike pelvic fins rather than swimming much. It pairs up in these murky shallows and sometimes lies half buried, and so little is documented that its status sits as data deficient.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Dactylopteriformes › Pegasidae › Pegasus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218163.
FAQ
- How deep does the Longtail Seamouth live?
- The Longtail Seamouth (Pegasus volitans) is typically found at 1–73 m.
- Is the Longtail Seamouth dangerous to divers?
- The Longtail Seamouth is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Longtail Seamouth get?
- The Longtail Seamouth grows to about 20 cm.