Wavy Grubfish
Parapercis haackei
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–35 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
A small territorial grubfish of coastal reefs, the wavy grubfish perches on sandy and muddy patches near rocky outcrops from the shallows down past thirty five metres. It darts over the bottom and guards its own stretch of seabed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Pinguipedidae › Parapercis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276998.
FAQ
- How deep does the Wavy Grubfish live?
- The Wavy Grubfish (Parapercis haackei) is typically found at 1–35 m.
- Is the Wavy Grubfish dangerous to divers?
- The Wavy Grubfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Wavy Grubfish get?
- The Wavy Grubfish grows to about 10 cm.