Marblefish
Aplodactylus arctidens
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–40 m
- Max size: 65 cm
- For divers: safe
A grazer of weedy southern reefs, the marblefish feeds mainly on red seaweed and the small creatures living within it. It grows to around sixty five centimetres over rocky, kelpy slopes.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Centrarchiformes › Aplodactylidae › Aplodactylus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279656.
FAQ
- How deep does the Marblefish live?
- The Marblefish (Aplodactylus arctidens) is typically found at 0–40 m.
- Is the Marblefish dangerous to divers?
- The Marblefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Marblefish get?
- The Marblefish grows to about 65 cm.