Comet
Calloplesiops altivelis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–110 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
When cornered the comet jams its head into a hole and flares its tail, where a false eyespot on the dorsal fin mimics the head of a moray eel. This nocturnal fish hides in caves and crevices along reef drop offs by day.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Plesiopidae › Calloplesiops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218340.
FAQ
- How deep does the Comet live?
- The Comet (Calloplesiops altivelis) is typically found at 3–110 m.
- Is the Comet dangerous to divers?
- The Comet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Comet get?
- The Comet grows to about 20 cm.