African Spadefish
Tripterodon orbis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 40–70 m
- Max size: 75 cm
- For divers: safe
The African spadefish is a deep, almost circular reef fish of southern African coastal waters, grazing the small organisms that live on rock and coral. It reaches about seventy five centimetres and is eaten where caught. Adults keep to reefs in the forty to seventy metre range.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Ephippidae › Tripterodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218714.
FAQ
- How deep does the African Spadefish live?
- The African Spadefish (Tripterodon orbis) is typically found at 40–70 m.
- Is the African Spadefish dangerous to divers?
- The African Spadefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the African Spadefish get?
- The African Spadefish grows to about 75 cm.