Sand Submarine
Limnichthys nitidus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 4–20 m
- Max size: 3.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny sand dweller barely four centimetres long, the sand submarine lives in surge swept patches of coarse sand and fine gravel between about 4 and 20 metres. It moves in small groups that vanish into the sand on current swept reef corners.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acropomatiformes › Creediidae › Limnichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219164.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sand Submarine live?
- The Sand Submarine (Limnichthys nitidus) is typically found at 4–20 m.
- Is the Sand Submarine dangerous to divers?
- The Sand Submarine is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sand Submarine get?
- The Sand Submarine grows to about 3.5 cm.