Peters' Monocle Bream
Scolopsis affinis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–60 m
- Max size: 24 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A monocle bream of sheltered lagoons, this fish forages over sandy or muddy bottoms close to reefs, alone or in small groups. Adults tend to stay below 15 metres while juveniles shelter in coastal shallows, and it grows to about 24 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Nemipteridae › Scolopsis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276783.
FAQ
- How deep does the Peters' Monocle Bream live?
- The Peters' Monocle Bream (Scolopsis affinis) is typically found at 3–60 m.
- Is the Peters' Monocle Bream dangerous to divers?
- The Peters' Monocle Bream is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Peters' Monocle Bream get?
- The Peters' Monocle Bream grows to about 24 cm.