Shortnose Ponyfish
Leiognathus brevirostris
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–40 m
- Max size: 18.2 cm
- For divers: safe
A small silvery ponyfish of shallow water down to about forty metres, it keeps near the bottom in schools and can shoot its mouth forward into a tube to seize prey. It feeds on diatoms, copepods and small worms.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Leiognathidae › Leiognathus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273618.
FAQ
- How deep does the Shortnose Ponyfish live?
- The Shortnose Ponyfish (Leiognathus brevirostris) is typically found at 1–40 m.
- Is the Shortnose Ponyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Shortnose Ponyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Shortnose Ponyfish get?
- The Shortnose Ponyfish grows to about 18.2 cm.