Narrow Duckbill
Matsubaraea fusiformis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 4–5 m
- Max size: 6.9 cm
- For divers: safe
A tiny fish of sandy shores, the narrow duckbill lives right along the low water line and is most numerous around the spring tide mark. It is netted in water only a few metres deep and feeds chiefly on mysid shrimps.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acropomatiformes › Hemerocoetidae › Matsubaraea
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281528.
FAQ
- How deep does the Narrow Duckbill live?
- The Narrow Duckbill (Matsubaraea fusiformis) is typically found at 4–5 m.
- Is the Narrow Duckbill dangerous to divers?
- The Narrow Duckbill is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Narrow Duckbill get?
- The Narrow Duckbill grows to about 6.9 cm.