Jutjaw
Parascorpis typus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–200 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
The jutjaw drifts in open water down to about 200 metres, picking drifting zooplankton out of the current. Anglers rarely hook it, though those who do find the flesh well worth eating.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Centrarchiformes › Parascorpididae › Parascorpis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 221429.
FAQ
- How deep does the Jutjaw live?
- The Jutjaw (Parascorpis typus) is typically found at 20–200 m.
- Is the Jutjaw dangerous to divers?
- The Jutjaw is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Jutjaw get?
- The Jutjaw grows to about 60 cm.