Onestripe Wormfish
Gunnellichthys pleurotaenia
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–15 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slim, eel like wormfish of shallow sandy flats, it hovers close to the bottom near seagrass and mangroves, alone or in pairs. At the first sign of danger it darts headfirst into a burrow in the sand.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Microdesmidae › Gunnellichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278223.
FAQ
- How deep does the Onestripe Wormfish live?
- The Onestripe Wormfish (Gunnellichthys pleurotaenia) is typically found at 3–15 m.
- Is the Onestripe Wormfish dangerous to divers?
- The Onestripe Wormfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Onestripe Wormfish get?
- The Onestripe Wormfish grows to about 12 cm.