Is the Barred Sand Burrower dangerous to divers?

The Barred Sand Burrower is harmless to divers.

How big does the Barred Sand Burrower get?

The Barred Sand Burrower grows to about 5 cm.

Barred Sand Burrower

Limnichthys fasciatus

Group: Other
Max size: 5 cm
For divers: safe
IUCN status: LC

A cryptic little fish no longer than your finger, the barred sand burrower lies hidden on sand and gravel bottoms with only its upward pointing eyes exposed. Those eyes move independently and watch for passing prey, while the pointed snout does the digging, from tide pools down to around 150 metres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acropomatiformes › Creediidae › Limnichthys

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277886.

FAQ

Is the Barred Sand Burrower dangerous to divers?: The Barred Sand Burrower is harmless to divers.
How big does the Barred Sand Burrower get?: The Barred Sand Burrower grows to about 5 cm.