Pacific Beakfish
Oplegnathus insignis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–30 m
- Max size: 66 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
The Pacific beakfish patrols rocky reefs and boulder slopes almost without pause, usually alone, grazing on algae and picking at invertebrates. The fused beak like teeth that give it its name let it crop and crush hard shelled food, and it grows to about two thirds of a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Centrarchiformes › Oplegnathidae › Oplegnathus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277893.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pacific Beakfish live?
- The Pacific Beakfish (Oplegnathus insignis) is typically found at 3–30 m.
- Is the Pacific Beakfish dangerous to divers?
- The Pacific Beakfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pacific Beakfish get?
- The Pacific Beakfish grows to about 66 cm.