Porae
Nemadactylus douglasii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–200 m
- Max size: 81 cm
- For divers: safe
This morwong relative works the continental shelf near reefs, picking invertebrates off the bottom and reaching about eighty centimetres. It is usually seen in small groups inshore but forms proper schools in the deeper water where trawlers take it for market.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Centrarchiformes › Cheilodactylidae › Nemadactylus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281651.
FAQ
- How deep does the Porae live?
- The Porae (Nemadactylus douglasii) is typically found at 0–200 m.
- Is the Porae dangerous to divers?
- The Porae is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Porae get?
- The Porae grows to about 81 cm.