Plessis' Morwong
Goniistius plessisi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–22 m
- Max size: 43 cm
- For divers: safe
A morwong of rocky bottoms and the sand beside them, this fish also ventures into tide pools and reaches about forty three centimetres. Like its relatives it feels along the bottom with thickened lower pectoral rays as it searches for food.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Centrarchiformes › Cheilodactylidae › Goniistius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280917.
FAQ
- How deep does the Plessis' Morwong live?
- The Plessis' Morwong (Goniistius plessisi) is typically found at 0–22 m.
- Is the Plessis' Morwong dangerous to divers?
- The Plessis' Morwong is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Plessis' Morwong get?
- The Plessis' Morwong grows to about 43 cm.