Amarsipa
Amarsipus carlsbergi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 30–130 m
- Max size: 21.2 cm
- For divers: safe
The only member of its family, this small, translucent fish drifts through the equatorial open ocean of the Indian and Pacific, its body so clear that the fins almost vanish. It lives in dim midwater between about thirty and a hundred and thirty metres, and the young range deeper still.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Scombriformes › Amarsipidae › Amarsipus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219735.
FAQ
- How deep does the Amarsipa live?
- The Amarsipa (Amarsipus carlsbergi) is typically found at 30–130 m.
- Is the Amarsipa dangerous to divers?
- The Amarsipa is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Amarsipa get?
- The Amarsipa grows to about 21.2 cm.