Southern Pigfish
Congiopodus leucopaecilus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 22–222 m
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: safe
A slow swimming fish that spends most of its time resting on the seabed of the continental shelf around New Zealand. It pokes its long snout into crevices, seaweed and sand to root out crabs, worms and other small invertebrates. Despite its spiny look it carries no venom glands.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Congiopodidae › Congiopodus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278356.
FAQ
- How deep does the Southern Pigfish live?
- The Southern Pigfish (Congiopodus leucopaecilus) is typically found at 22–222 m.
- Is the Southern Pigfish dangerous to divers?
- The Southern Pigfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Southern Pigfish get?
- The Southern Pigfish grows to about 35 cm.