Flagtail Dartfish
Ptereleotris uroditaenia
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 18–40 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Hovering just above sand and rubble bottoms, the flagtail dartfish darts back to its burrow at the first sign of danger. It keeps to moderate depths away from the reef proper, alone or in small groups, and stays under ten centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Microdesmidae › Ptereleotris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277126.
FAQ
- How deep does the Flagtail Dartfish live?
- The Flagtail Dartfish (Ptereleotris uroditaenia) is typically found at 18–40 m.
- Is the Flagtail Dartfish dangerous to divers?
- The Flagtail Dartfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Flagtail Dartfish get?
- The Flagtail Dartfish grows to about 10 cm.