Smallhead Hairtail
Eupleurogrammus muticus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–80 m
- Max size: 87 cm
- For divers: safe
A long ribbon of a fish with a slender silvery body, the hairtail rises near the surface at night to hunt small fish, squid and crustaceans. It works coastal waters and estuaries and reaches the markets mostly dried and salted.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Scombriformes › Trichiuridae › Eupleurogrammus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280752.
FAQ
- How deep does the Smallhead Hairtail live?
- The Smallhead Hairtail (Eupleurogrammus muticus) is typically found at 0–80 m.
- Is the Smallhead Hairtail dangerous to divers?
- The Smallhead Hairtail is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Smallhead Hairtail get?
- The Smallhead Hairtail grows to about 87 cm.