Golden Hamlet
Hypoplectrus gummigutta
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–45 m
- Max size: 13.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A solid gold reef fish of the Caribbean, the golden hamlet holds territory on reef tops and was once thought to live only on deep reefs before turning up in water as shallow as a few metres. Like other hamlets it is a hermaphrodite, each fish carrying both male and female roles.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Serranidae › Hypoplectrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281115.
FAQ
- How deep does the Golden Hamlet live?
- The Golden Hamlet (Hypoplectrus gummigutta) is typically found at 1–45 m.
- Is the Golden Hamlet dangerous to divers?
- The Golden Hamlet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Golden Hamlet get?
- The Golden Hamlet grows to about 13.2 cm.