Eastern Yellow Blindfish
Dermatopsis macrodon
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A secretive little blindfish of inshore reefs and rocky shores, this fish often lies buried in sand or silt beneath stones. Collected specimens frequently have coarse sand trapped in the gill opening, a sign of just how much time it spends down in the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Dinematichthyidae › Dermatopsis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280509.
FAQ
- How deep does the Eastern Yellow Blindfish live?
- The Eastern Yellow Blindfish (Dermatopsis macrodon) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Eastern Yellow Blindfish dangerous to divers?
- The Eastern Yellow Blindfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Eastern Yellow Blindfish get?
- The Eastern Yellow Blindfish grows to about 10 cm.