Dusky Sweeper
Pempheris adusta
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 17 cm
- For divers: safe
By day the dusky sweeper packs into reef caves and crevices, sometimes mixing with soldierfish near the surface. After dark it spreads out to feed on zooplankton, and it grows to about 17 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acropomatiformes › Pempheridae › Pempheris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218704.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dusky Sweeper live?
- The Dusky Sweeper (Pempheris adusta) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Dusky Sweeper dangerous to divers?
- The Dusky Sweeper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Dusky Sweeper get?
- The Dusky Sweeper grows to about 17 cm.