Onespot Wormfish
Gunnellichthys monostigma
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The onespot wormfish hovers just above current swept sandy slopes, slipping back into the sand at the first sign of danger. Slender and solitary, it picks small crustaceans from the water and the bottom alike.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Microdesmidae › Gunnellichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219607.
FAQ
- How deep does the Onespot Wormfish live?
- The Onespot Wormfish (Gunnellichthys monostigma) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- Is the Onespot Wormfish dangerous to divers?
- The Onespot Wormfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Onespot Wormfish get?
- The Onespot Wormfish grows to about 15 cm.