Tommyfish
Limnichthys polyactis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–6 m
- Max size: 7.2 cm
- For divers: safe
A tiny fish of broken shell and gravel bottoms, it buries its body with only the head exposed and watches for passing prey. At any disturbance it darts off and dives straight back into the sand. It lives in shallow water no deeper than a few metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acropomatiformes › Creediidae › Limnichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277888.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tommyfish live?
- The Tommyfish (Limnichthys polyactis) is typically found at 0–6 m.
- Is the Tommyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Tommyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Tommyfish get?
- The Tommyfish grows to about 7.2 cm.