Rainford's Dartfish
Parioglossus rainfordi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 4.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny dartfish that hovers in schools among mangrove roots and coastal inlets, never far from cover. It keeps company with a close relative in the same shallow, sheltered water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Microdesmidae › Parioglossus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278757.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rainford's Dartfish live?
- The Rainford's Dartfish (Parioglossus rainfordi) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Rainford's Dartfish dangerous to divers?
- The Rainford's Dartfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rainford's Dartfish get?
- The Rainford's Dartfish grows to about 4.5 cm.