Saddled Sandburrower
Chalixodytes tauensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–10 m
- Max size: 4.6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny fish of shallow exposed reefs, the sandburrower lives in loose coral sand and dives into it for cover. It grows no longer than a few centimetres and sticks to the surf swept shallows down to about ten metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acropomatiformes › Creediidae › Chalixodytes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278671.
FAQ
- How deep does the Saddled Sandburrower live?
- The Saddled Sandburrower (Chalixodytes tauensis) is typically found at 1–10 m.
- Is the Saddled Sandburrower dangerous to divers?
- The Saddled Sandburrower is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Saddled Sandburrower get?
- The Saddled Sandburrower grows to about 4.6 cm.