Quakerfish
Malacanthus brevirostris
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–60 m
- Max size: 32 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A sandy coloured tilefish of barren outer reef slopes, it pairs up over rock and sand and digs its own burrow, often tucked beneath a surface rock. Young drift in open water until they reach about 5 centimetres, so the smallest fish are never seen on the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Malacanthidae › Malacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218378.
FAQ
- How deep does the Quakerfish live?
- The Quakerfish (Malacanthus brevirostris) is typically found at 0–60 m.
- Is the Quakerfish dangerous to divers?
- The Quakerfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Quakerfish get?
- The Quakerfish grows to about 32 cm.