Southern Gurnard Perch
Maxillicosta meridianus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–137 m
- Max size: 7.9 cm
- For divers: safe
A small gurnard perch of southern sand channels, it buries itself completely during the day and emerges fully exposed at night. It favours deeper open sand away from rubble and seagrass, growing only to about eight centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Neosebastidae › Maxillicosta
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281532.
FAQ
- How deep does the Southern Gurnard Perch live?
- The Southern Gurnard Perch (Maxillicosta meridianus) is typically found at 10–137 m.
- Is the Southern Gurnard Perch dangerous to divers?
- The Southern Gurnard Perch is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Southern Gurnard Perch get?
- The Southern Gurnard Perch grows to about 7.9 cm.