Sharp-Nosed Longfin
Plesiops oxycephalus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–15 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small longfin that hides under coral in lagoons and tide pools, this species rarely strays below three metres. The male guards the eggs until they hatch, and the fish grows to only about six centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Plesiopidae › Plesiops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276819.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sharp-Nosed Longfin live?
- The Sharp-Nosed Longfin (Plesiops oxycephalus) is typically found at 0–15 m.
- Is the Sharp-Nosed Longfin dangerous to divers?
- The Sharp-Nosed Longfin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sharp-Nosed Longfin get?
- The Sharp-Nosed Longfin grows to about 6 cm.