Gnomefish
Scombrops boops
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–400 m
- Max size: 1.5 m
- For divers: safe
By day a fish of deep rocky ground, the gnomefish hunts fish, squid and crustaceans with its large eyes and wide mouth, while the young stay in shallow water. It grows to about a metre and a half and spawns through the winter months.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acropomatiformes › Scombropidae › Scombrops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 220088.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gnomefish live?
- The Gnomefish (Scombrops boops) is typically found at 20–400 m.
- Is the Gnomefish dangerous to divers?
- The Gnomefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Gnomefish get?
- The Gnomefish grows to about 1.5 m.