Scottie
Acanthoplesiops indicus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–7 m
- Max size: 5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny fish of quiet, weedy water, this little basslet relative reaches only a few centimetres in shallow coastal shelter. The male takes charge of the eggs, guarding the clutch until the young emerge.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Plesiopidae › Acanthoplesiops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218347.
FAQ
- How deep does the Scottie live?
- The Scottie (Acanthoplesiops indicus) is typically found at 1–7 m.
- Is the Scottie dangerous to divers?
- The Scottie is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Scottie get?
- The Scottie grows to about 5 cm.