Spiny Cockscomb
Alectrias benjamini
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
A small eel shaped fish of rocky tide pools, the spiny cockscomb tucks among rocks and seaweed beds in shallow bays down to about 20 metres. The female stands guard over the eggs until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Stichaeidae › Alectrias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279548.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spiny Cockscomb live?
- The Spiny Cockscomb (Alectrias benjamini) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Spiny Cockscomb dangerous to divers?
- The Spiny Cockscomb is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spiny Cockscomb get?
- The Spiny Cockscomb grows to about 10 cm.