Blackfin Slatey
Diagramma melanacrum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–40 m
- Max size: 45 cm
- For divers: safe
The blackfin slatey gathers in small groups along deep reef walls with large caves, often below 30 metres. Young fish grow up on silty reefs and in estuaries among scattered outcrops and debris.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Haemulidae › Diagramma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279262.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blackfin Slatey live?
- The Blackfin Slatey (Diagramma melanacrum) is typically found at 3–40 m.
- Is the Blackfin Slatey dangerous to divers?
- The Blackfin Slatey is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blackfin Slatey get?
- The Blackfin Slatey grows to about 45 cm.