Golden Sweeper
Parapriacanthus ransonneti
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–30 m
- Max size: 12.1 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Golden sweepers mass in shimmering schools inside caves and under reef ledges, often beneath plate corals. They scatter at night to forage on crustacean larvae and polychaetes, and reach only about 12 cm.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acropomatiformes › Pempheridae › Parapriacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218698.
FAQ
- How deep does the Golden Sweeper live?
- The Golden Sweeper (Parapriacanthus ransonneti) is typically found at 3–30 m.
- Is the Golden Sweeper dangerous to divers?
- The Golden Sweeper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Golden Sweeper get?
- The Golden Sweeper grows to about 12.1 cm.