Pygmy Coral Croucher
Caracanthus unipinna
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–15 m
- Max size: 5 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
This tiny croucher lives wedged among the branches of Stylophora and Acropora corals and almost never leaves the head it calls home, swimming between the branches as it forages. It grows to barely 5 centimetres, and venom glands in its dorsal spines back up that secretive lifestyle.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Scorpaenidae › Caracanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 220365.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pygmy Coral Croucher live?
- The Pygmy Coral Croucher (Caracanthus unipinna) is typically found at 1–15 m.
- Is the Pygmy Coral Croucher dangerous to divers?
- The Pygmy Coral Croucher can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Pygmy Coral Croucher get?
- The Pygmy Coral Croucher grows to about 5 cm.