Slender Cockscomb
Anoplarchus insignis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–30 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
A slim, eel shaped prickleback of subtidal rocks and algae, it slips through crevices down to about 30 metres. It grows to roughly 12 centimetres and stays hidden among the cover of the rocky bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Stichaeidae › Anoplarchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279632.
FAQ
- How deep does the Slender Cockscomb live?
- The Slender Cockscomb (Anoplarchus insignis) is typically found at 1–30 m.
- Is the Slender Cockscomb dangerous to divers?
- The Slender Cockscomb is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Slender Cockscomb get?
- The Slender Cockscomb grows to about 12 cm.