Blue Blanquillo
Malacanthus latovittatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–65 m
- Max size: 45 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slender, pale fish of outer reef slopes, the blue blanquillo hovers well above the bottom and uses sharp eyesight to pick prey from the substrate. When threatened it simply swims away rather than diving for cover, and adults pair off and stay together.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Malacanthidae › Malacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218377.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blue Blanquillo live?
- The Blue Blanquillo (Malacanthus latovittatus) is typically found at 5–65 m.
- Is the Blue Blanquillo dangerous to divers?
- The Blue Blanquillo is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blue Blanquillo get?
- The Blue Blanquillo grows to about 45 cm.