Stripey
Microcanthus strigatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–140 m
- Max size: 16.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A boldly striped fish of coastal and lagoon reefs, the stripey gathers in dense daytime aggregations under ledges and inside caves. It usually keeps between about 10 and 30 metres but can turn up in barely knee deep water or as deep as 300.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Centrarchiformes › Kyphosidae › Microcanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281558.
FAQ
- How deep does the Stripey live?
- The Stripey (Microcanthus strigatus) is typically found at 1–140 m.
- Is the Stripey dangerous to divers?
- The Stripey is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Stripey get?
- The Stripey grows to about 16.2 cm.