Black Fathead
Cubiceps baxteri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–100 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
This open ocean drifter feeds almost entirely on salps, the gelatinous tunicates that swarm in warm seas. It ranges from the surface down into the twilight zone, reaches about a metre, and could make decent eating across the tropical Indo Pacific.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Scombriformes › Nomeidae › Cubiceps
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219745.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black Fathead live?
- The Black Fathead (Cubiceps baxteri) is typically found at 1–100 m.
- Is the Black Fathead dangerous to divers?
- The Black Fathead is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Black Fathead get?
- The Black Fathead grows to about 1 m.