Long-Rayed Sand-Diver
Trichonotus elegans
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–40 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This slender sand diver hovers in loose groups above sandy slopes in current swept channels of coastal and outer reefs, dropping into the bottom at any threat. Each group is usually a harem, a single dominant male watching over about a dozen females. Long fin rays trail from the males during display.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Trichonotidae › Trichonotus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279119.
FAQ
- How deep does the Long-Rayed Sand-Diver live?
- The Long-Rayed Sand-Diver (Trichonotus elegans) is typically found at 2–40 m.
- Is the Long-Rayed Sand-Diver dangerous to divers?
- The Long-Rayed Sand-Diver is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Long-Rayed Sand-Diver get?
- The Long-Rayed Sand-Diver grows to about 18 cm.