Sea Moth
Pegasus laternarius
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 30–100 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
The sea moth creeps over muddy bottoms around fifty metres deep on broad winglike pectoral fins, encased in bony plates with a long flattened snout. Its larvae drift in the plankton, and divers rarely meet the adults except in a few sheltered muddy sites in Japan.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Dactylopteriformes › Pegasidae › Pegasus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279116.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sea Moth live?
- The Sea Moth (Pegasus laternarius) is typically found at 30–100 m.
- Is the Sea Moth dangerous to divers?
- The Sea Moth is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sea Moth get?
- The Sea Moth grows to about 8 cm.