Red Velvetfish
Gnathanacanthus goetzeei
- Group: Other
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: dangerous
A soft skinned, velvety fish of inshore rock reefs and weed beds, it rests on the bottom in cool southern Australian waters. It carries venom glands at the base of its spines and grows to about thirty centimetres, so it is best left untouched.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Gnathanacanthidae › Gnathanacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280884.
FAQ
- Is the Red Velvetfish dangerous to divers?
- The Red Velvetfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Red Velvetfish get?
- The Red Velvetfish grows to about 30 cm.