Longjaw Squirrelfish
Neoniphon marianus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–70 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The longjaw squirrelfish is rarely seen in the shallows and instead reigns as the most common squirrelfish between about 30 and 60 metres or deeper. Big eyed and nocturnal like its relatives, it reaches around 18 centimetres and is taken as a food fish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Holocentriformes › Holocentridae › Neoniphon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276205.
FAQ
- How deep does the Longjaw Squirrelfish live?
- The Longjaw Squirrelfish (Neoniphon marianus) is typically found at 1–70 m.
- Is the Longjaw Squirrelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Longjaw Squirrelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Longjaw Squirrelfish get?
- The Longjaw Squirrelfish grows to about 18 cm.