Stone Cockscomb
Alectrias alectrolophus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
The stone cockscomb is an eel shaped intertidal fish, named for the crest running along its back, usually found in pebbly bays shallower than fifty metres. The female stands guard over her eggs until they hatch, and it grows to about ten centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Stichaeidae › Alectrias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279547.
FAQ
- How deep does the Stone Cockscomb live?
- The Stone Cockscomb (Alectrias alectrolophus) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- Is the Stone Cockscomb dangerous to divers?
- The Stone Cockscomb is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Stone Cockscomb get?
- The Stone Cockscomb grows to about 10 cm.