Earspot Longfin
Plesiops auritus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–15 m
- Max size: 7.6 cm
- For divers: safe
A small, secretive longfin of coral heads and rocky reefs in shallow water, it hides by day and is rarely seen far below 15 metres. The male guards the eggs until they hatch, a habit shared across its family.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Plesiopidae › Plesiops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276811.
FAQ
- How deep does the Earspot Longfin live?
- The Earspot Longfin (Plesiops auritus) is typically found at 0–15 m.
- Is the Earspot Longfin dangerous to divers?
- The Earspot Longfin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Earspot Longfin get?
- The Earspot Longfin grows to about 7.6 cm.