Moustache Longfin
Plesiops mystaxus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–8 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small longfin of rocky and rubble bottoms in very shallow water, it tucks into crevices and rarely strays past eight metres. The male stands guard over the eggs until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Plesiopidae › Plesiops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218343.
FAQ
- How deep does the Moustache Longfin live?
- The Moustache Longfin (Plesiops mystaxus) is typically found at 0–8 m.
- Is the Moustache Longfin dangerous to divers?
- The Moustache Longfin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Moustache Longfin get?
- The Moustache Longfin grows to about 9 cm.