Lined Dartfish
Ptereleotris grammica
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 30–60 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The lined dartfish hovers over rubble and sand on seaward reefs between 30 and 60 metres, alone or in pairs, and darts into a burrow when alarmed. A slender goby relative, it grows to only about 10 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Microdesmidae › Ptereleotris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219620.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lined Dartfish live?
- The Lined Dartfish (Ptereleotris grammica) is typically found at 30–60 m.
- Is the Lined Dartfish dangerous to divers?
- The Lined Dartfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lined Dartfish get?
- The Lined Dartfish grows to about 10 cm.