Swordspine Snook
Centropomus ensiferus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 22 m
- Max size: 36.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The smallest of the snooks, the swordspine snook pushes from coastal estuaries and lagoons well into fresh water, preferring barely brackish reaches. It hunts small fish and shrimp over soft bottoms and carries the sharp black lateral line typical of its family.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangaria incertae sedis › Centropomidae › Centropomus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280060.
FAQ
- How deep does the Swordspine Snook live?
- The Swordspine Snook (Centropomus ensiferus) is typically found at to 22 m.
- Is the Swordspine Snook dangerous to divers?
- The Swordspine Snook is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Swordspine Snook get?
- The Swordspine Snook grows to about 36.2 cm.