East Atlantic African Spadefish
Ephippus goreensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–75 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The East Atlantic African spadefish ranges over sandy and muddy estuary bottoms in shallow coastal water between about 10 and 75 metres. Deep bodied and disc shaped, it feeds on bottom living and drifting invertebrates.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Ephippidae › Ephippus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280692.
FAQ
- How deep does the East Atlantic African Spadefish live?
- The East Atlantic African Spadefish (Ephippus goreensis) is typically found at 10–75 m.
- Is the East Atlantic African Spadefish dangerous to divers?
- The East Atlantic African Spadefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the East Atlantic African Spadefish get?
- The East Atlantic African Spadefish grows to about 30 cm.