Hiatt's Basslet
Acanthoplesiops hiatti
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–18 m
- Max size: 2.4 cm
- For divers: safe
A tiny, secretive fish barely two centimetres long, Hiatt's basslet hides in shallow wave washed seaward reefs and sheltered rubble slopes. It is rarely spotted, and the male stands guard over the eggs until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Plesiopidae › Acanthoplesiops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276756.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hiatt's Basslet live?
- The Hiatt's Basslet (Acanthoplesiops hiatti) is typically found at 0–18 m.
- Is the Hiatt's Basslet dangerous to divers?
- The Hiatt's Basslet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hiatt's Basslet get?
- The Hiatt's Basslet grows to about 2.4 cm.