Ratfish
Gonorynchus greyi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–160 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
A long, smooth bodied fish with a pointed snout, it lives buried in the sand of shallow estuaries and the outer shelf, diving head first into the bottom when disturbed. The young spend their early life adrift in the open ocean before settling. Its firm white flesh has a good flavour.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gonorynchiformes › Gonorynchidae › Gonorynchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277930.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ratfish live?
- The Ratfish (Gonorynchus greyi) is typically found at 1–160 m.
- Is the Ratfish dangerous to divers?
- The Ratfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ratfish get?
- The Ratfish grows to about 50 cm.