Rock Blackfish
Girella tephraeops
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- Max size: 61 cm
- For divers: safe
Rock blackfish gather in small groups under ledges and inside caves on shallow rocky reefs down to about 20 metres. This stocky grazer can switch in moments from an even dark colour to a blotchy pattern, reaching about 61 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Centrarchiformes › Kyphosidae › Girella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280869.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rock Blackfish live?
- The Rock Blackfish (Girella tephraeops) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- Is the Rock Blackfish dangerous to divers?
- The Rock Blackfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rock Blackfish get?
- The Rock Blackfish grows to about 61 cm.