Island Longfin
Plesiops insularis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–25 m
- Max size: 9.8 cm
- For divers: safe
A small reef fish of coral and tide pools, the island longfin tucks into crevices by day and the male guards the eggs once they are laid. Like other longfins it wears trailing pelvic fin filaments that give the group its name.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Plesiopidae › Plesiops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276816.
FAQ
- How deep does the Island Longfin live?
- The Island Longfin (Plesiops insularis) is typically found at 0–25 m.
- Is the Island Longfin dangerous to divers?
- The Island Longfin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Island Longfin get?
- The Island Longfin grows to about 9.8 cm.