Indo-Pacific Barracudina
Lestidiops indopacificus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–330 m
- Max size: 2.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A pencil thin midwater fish barely longer than a few centimetres, this barracudina haunts the open ocean down past 300 metres. Like its relatives it is a slim, large eyed hunter of small drifting prey.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Aulopiformes › Paralepididae › Lestidiops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 220327.
FAQ
- How deep does the Indo-Pacific Barracudina live?
- The Indo-Pacific Barracudina (Lestidiops indopacificus) is typically found at 15–330 m.
- Is the Indo-Pacific Barracudina dangerous to divers?
- The Indo-Pacific Barracudina is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Indo-Pacific Barracudina get?
- The Indo-Pacific Barracudina grows to about 2.3 cm.