Stone-Bream
Neoscorpis lithophilus
- Group: Other
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
The stone bream grazes rocky coastal waters off southern Africa, feeding on algae and the small invertebrates that live among it. A sturdy fish, it reaches about 50 cm.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Centrarchiformes › Kyphosidae › Neoscorpis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218709.
FAQ
- Is the Stone-Bream dangerous to divers?
- The Stone-Bream is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Stone-Bream get?
- The Stone-Bream grows to about 50 cm.