Cheekveil Longfin
Plesiops genaricus
- Group: Other
- Max size: 8.2 cm
- For divers: safe
The cheekveil longfin haunts shallow coral reef flats, often in less than five metres of water, keeping close to the bottom. The male guards the eggs until they hatch, and this small fish grows to only about eight centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Plesiopidae › Plesiops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276814.
FAQ
- Is the Cheekveil Longfin dangerous to divers?
- The Cheekveil Longfin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Cheekveil Longfin get?
- The Cheekveil Longfin grows to about 8.2 cm.