Pink Maomao
Caprodon longimanus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–400 m
- Max size: 55 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A rosy reef fish of temperate coasts, the pink maomao hangs in midwater above rocky reefs in loose schools, picking plankton from the current. It is good to eat and sometimes caught on light lines.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Anthiadidae › Caprodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280030.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pink Maomao live?
- The Pink Maomao (Caprodon longimanus) is typically found at 0–400 m.
- Is the Pink Maomao dangerous to divers?
- The Pink Maomao is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pink Maomao get?
- The Pink Maomao grows to about 55 cm.