Blue Devilfish
Assessor macneilli
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–20 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small reef fish that gathers in caves, often hanging upside down, the blue devilfish lives on lagoon and seaward reefs. The male broods the egg mass in his mouth, and the species takes well to aquarium life.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Plesiopidae › Assessor
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279762.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blue Devilfish live?
- The Blue Devilfish (Assessor macneilli) is typically found at 2–20 m.
- Is the Blue Devilfish dangerous to divers?
- The Blue Devilfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blue Devilfish get?
- The Blue Devilfish grows to about 6 cm.