Spotted Soapfish
Rypticus subbifrenatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–26 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small, solitary fish of warm shallow reefs, the spotted soapfish hides in tide pools, coral rubble and shallow groove reefs and rarely ventures deep. Its name comes from a soapy skin slime that turns the water frothy when the fish is stressed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Grammistidae › Rypticus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275964.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotted Soapfish live?
- The Spotted Soapfish (Rypticus subbifrenatus) is typically found at 1–26 m.
- Is the Spotted Soapfish dangerous to divers?
- The Spotted Soapfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotted Soapfish get?
- The Spotted Soapfish grows to about 18 cm.