Egyptian Sweeper

Parapriacanthus guentheri

Egyptian Sweeper

A small sweeper of Red Sea reefs that shoals in shaded caves and ledges by day. It falls prey to hunting groupers and grows to only about six centimetres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acropomatiformes › Pempheridae › Parapriacanthus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218697.

FAQ

Is the Egyptian Sweeper dangerous to divers?
The Egyptian Sweeper is harmless to divers.
How big does the Egyptian Sweeper get?
The Egyptian Sweeper grows to about 5.6 cm.