Gaper
Champsodon capensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 30–552 m
- Max size: 14.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small fish with a wide, gaping mouth, the gaper forms great shoals over the continental shelf and slope. It rises toward the surface at night, then sinks back to deeper water by day.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acropomatiformes › Champsodontidae › Champsodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 220337.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gaper live?
- The Gaper (Champsodon capensis) is typically found at 30–552 m.
- Is the Gaper dangerous to divers?
- The Gaper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Gaper get?
- The Gaper grows to about 14.2 cm.