Rockweed Gunnel
Apodichthys fucorum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–9 m
- Max size: 23 cm
- For divers: safe
An eel shaped fish of the intertidal zone, the rockweed gunnel hides among masses of brown Fucus weed and in tide pools, feeding on small crustaceans and mollusks. It breathes air and can survive out of water for many hours if it stays damp, tucked under rocks or seaweed. It grows to about 23 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Pholidae › Apodichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279665.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rockweed Gunnel live?
- The Rockweed Gunnel (Apodichthys fucorum) is typically found at 0–9 m.
- Is the Rockweed Gunnel dangerous to divers?
- The Rockweed Gunnel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rockweed Gunnel get?
- The Rockweed Gunnel grows to about 23 cm.