Panamic Dartfish
Ptereleotris carinata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 12–25 m
- Max size: 8.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slim dartfish of sandy and muddy slopes, the Panamic dartfish hovers ten to twenty centimetres above its burrow and darts back inside at any threat. It lives between about 12 and 25 metres, often in small colonies, frequently in pairs sharing a hole.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Microdesmidae › Ptereleotris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277121.
FAQ
- How deep does the Panamic Dartfish live?
- The Panamic Dartfish (Ptereleotris carinata) is typically found at 12–25 m.
- Is the Panamic Dartfish dangerous to divers?
- The Panamic Dartfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Panamic Dartfish get?
- The Panamic Dartfish grows to about 8.3 cm.