Giant African Threadfin
Polydactylus quadrifilis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–55 m
- Max size: 2 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A large threadfin reaching two metres, it trails several long, separate fin rays beneath its body like feelers, sweeping them over the bottom to find buried crabs and fish in murky water. It works shallow sandy coasts and estuaries and sometimes pushes into fresh water, though the biggest ones stay in the sea.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangaria incertae sedis › Polynemidae › Polydactylus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276599.
FAQ
- How deep does the Giant African Threadfin live?
- The Giant African Threadfin (Polydactylus quadrifilis) is typically found at 15–55 m.
- Is the Giant African Threadfin dangerous to divers?
- The Giant African Threadfin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Giant African Threadfin get?
- The Giant African Threadfin grows to about 2 m.