Bullseye Wriggler
Xenisthmus polyzonatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 9–24 m
- Max size: 3.1 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny worm shaped fish barely three centimetres long, the bullseye wriggler keeps to the sandy fringe and rubble at the base of coral reefs. It lives close to the bottom in sheltered lagoons and crevices, in fairly shallow water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Xenisthmidae › Xenisthmus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 220355.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bullseye Wriggler live?
- The Bullseye Wriggler (Xenisthmus polyzonatus) is typically found at 9–24 m.
- Is the Bullseye Wriggler dangerous to divers?
- The Bullseye Wriggler is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bullseye Wriggler get?
- The Bullseye Wriggler grows to about 3.1 cm.