Rock Flagtail
Kuhlia rupestris
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 45 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
More a river fish than a sea fish, the rock flagtail holds in fast clear streams and rocky pools below rainforest waterfalls, slipping down into estuaries at times. Adults are omnivores, taking insects, smaller fish and whatever the current brings them.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Centrarchiformes › Kuhliidae › Kuhlia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218358.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rock Flagtail live?
- The Rock Flagtail (Kuhlia rupestris) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Rock Flagtail dangerous to divers?
- The Rock Flagtail is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rock Flagtail get?
- The Rock Flagtail grows to about 45 cm.