Threadfin Longfin
Plesiops gracilis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–16 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
A small longfin reef fish of shallow water under eight metres, the threadfin longfin keeps to crevices and cover among the coral. The male stands guard over the eggs until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Plesiopidae › Plesiops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276815.
FAQ
- How deep does the Threadfin Longfin live?
- The Threadfin Longfin (Plesiops gracilis) is typically found at 0–16 m.
- Is the Threadfin Longfin dangerous to divers?
- The Threadfin Longfin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Threadfin Longfin get?
- The Threadfin Longfin grows to about 7 cm.