Hawaiian Surf Sardine
Iso hawaiiensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–2 m
- Max size: 5 cm
- For divers: safe
This tiny silvery fish lives right where the waves break, holding station in the rough surf around rocky headlands and reefs of Hawaii. It grows only to about five centimetres, and almost nothing has been recorded about how it lives.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Atheriniformes › Isonidae › Iso
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276752.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hawaiian Surf Sardine live?
- The Hawaiian Surf Sardine (Iso hawaiiensis) is typically found at 0–2 m.
- Is the Hawaiian Surf Sardine dangerous to divers?
- The Hawaiian Surf Sardine is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hawaiian Surf Sardine get?
- The Hawaiian Surf Sardine grows to about 5 cm.